Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding

Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding recipe image Rated: rating Submitted By: Kelly Thompson Photo By: l-hawes Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 "My mom's best chocolate pudding recipe made with cornstarch and cocoa." Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. In a saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Place over medium heat, and stir in milk. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla. Let cool briefly, and serve warm, or chill in refrigerator until serving.

Hasty Chocolate Pudding

Hasty Chocolate Pudding recipe image Rated: rating Submitted By: Debra Photo By: Demimi Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 "This pudding whips up in no time in your microwave... great for when you're craving a quick chocolate fix! Stir in some chopped bananas before chilling for a nutrition boost." Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions: 1. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Whisk in milk a little at a time so the mixture does not have any dry lumps. 2. Place in the microwave, and cook for 3 minutes on high. Stir, then cook at 1 minute intervals, stirring between cooking times for 2 to 4 minutes, or until shiny and thick. Stir in vanilla. 3. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, and chill in the refrigerator. Serve cold.

Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Creamy Chocolate Frosting recipe image Rated: rating Submitted By: Tracy Larsen Photo By: MidwestMom Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 12 "This smooth buttercream frosting makes enough to cover a 9-inch layer cake or 2 dozen cupcakes with chocolate deliciousness." Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 6 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa, and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, cream butter until smooth, then gradually beat in sugar mixture alternately with evaporated milk. Blend in vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. If necessary, adjust consistency with more milk or sugar.