Whipped Fudge Frosting

Recipe found HERE 

1 ½ cups/300 grams granulated sugar
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream 

Pinch kosher salt 

6 ounces/170 grams unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 

8 Tablespoons/112 grams unsalted butter, diced 

2 teaspoons/10 milliliters vanilla extract 

Ice filled bowl

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, heavy cream and salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes. Scrape mixture into a bowl. Stir in chocolate, butter and vanilla until smooth. Set bowl over a larger bowl filled with ice. Use a hand mixer or an immersion blender with the whisk attachment to whip until mixture is thick and cool, about 5 minutes. Spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.