I’ve been using this chocolate frosting recipe forever, and several friends now use it as their ‘favorite frosting!’ It’s smooth, creamy and not-too-dark. I just wanted to share it with chocolate lovers everywhere! It will frost, but not fill, an 8 or 9 inch layer cake.

I’ve been using this chocolate frosting recipe forever, and several friends now use it as their ‘favorite frosting!’ It’s smooth, creamy and not-too-dark. I just wanted to share it with chocolate lovers everywhere! It will frost, but not fill, an 8 or 9 inch layer cake.

This banana bread features cocoa, chocolate chips, sour cream and a bit of vanilla extract.

This banana bread features cocoa, chocolate chips, sour cream and a bit of vanilla extract.

Balls of rich, hazelnut chocolate gelato are filled with a maraschino cherry and rolled in grated chocolate to resemble a truffle.

Balls of rich, hazelnut chocolate gelato are filled with a maraschino cherry and rolled in grated chocolate to resemble a truffle.