Personal feelings about frosting tend to be polar–either you love it or you hate it.  I have built myself a house on the “no frosting” side of the fence, but this recipe for Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream is my reason for a vacation home on the other side.  This light, perfectly sweet garnish could convert anyone to a love of frosting.  That’s why it is a must share recipe. 

Don’t be scared off by the name, the Swiss Meringue makes it sound both decadent and complicated; I promise it is just the first.  You start by whisking a smooth meringue and then add in your butter and flavorings/colors to personalize the recipe to your unique tastes.  This particular recipe calls for adding melted chocolate, which gives the frosting just a kiss of chocolate flavor.  That slight taste is just the right amount to top a Triple Chocolate Cupcake so that you have tons of rich chocolate flavor, but you aren’t overpowered by it’s richness.