Classic Chocolate Frosting

• 1 pound semi-sweet or dark bitter chocolate
• 2 1/2 sticks of salted butter, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 pinch sea salt

1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt gently in a bain marie, stirring frequently. Once all the chocolate is melted, remove from heat and allow to cool completely, stirring here and there while you prepare the remaining recipe.
2. In a mixer bowl with a paddle attachment cream one stick of butter, olive oil and cocoa powder on medium speed for 5 minutes until smooth. Add the remaining butter and continue to cream for another 3 minutes.
3. Sift in the confectioners sugar and add the vanilla extract. Mix until completely smooth.
4. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well before adding the next egg.
5. Add the chocolate and sea salt, stir till well combined. Use right away. If making in advance, refrigerate and pull an hour before use, mix with paddle attachment for a couple minutes till smooth.

semisweet, butter, olive oil, cocoa powder, confectioners sugar, vanilla, egg yolks, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/24588-classic-chocolate-frosting (may not work)