1 sq. (1 oz.) baking chocolate
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. milk
1/4 c. butter (real butter makes a big difference)
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. nuts (optional)

1. Put chocolate, sugar, milk, butter and salt into 4 cup glass microproof mixing bowl and cook on HI (maximum power) for 2 to 3 minutes or until the chocolate is melted.

2. Stir to mix. Cook on HI for 2 minutes. Stir after 1 minute.

3. Add vanilla and beat with electric mixer until the frosting is almost cool. Add nuts, if you wish, and beat until spreading consistency.

This is enough to frost two 9 inch cake layers or a 11x7 inch cake.