Chocolate Meringue Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 egg white
• 8 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 square chocolate (approx. 1 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. 1 In a bowl, stir the egg white and powdered sugar together until smooth. Do not whip the egg white.
2. 2 Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl or teacup and melt it over a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie) until fully melted.
3. 3 Stir the melted chocolate and vanilla into the sugar mixture until combined. Spread immediately onto cake.