Fudge Frosting

Fudge Frosting (To cover top and sides of 3 9-inch layers)
6 squares Unsweetened chocolate
4 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups sweet milk (Eagle Brand Milk)
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 Tablespoons butter
5 - 6 tablespoons cream

1. Melt chocolate in saucepan over low heat.
2. Combine sugar, flour and salt with chocolate.
3. Add milk gradually, blending well.
4. Cover saucepan and bring to boil slowly, stirring occasionally.
5. Boil slowly two minutes.
6. Uncover and boil to soft ball stage (232 degrees F), stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat, add vanilla and butter.
8. Cool frosting to lukewarm without stirring.
9. Beat until frosting loses its gloss.
10. Add cream and continue to beat until right consistency to spread.
11. Spread quickly on cake.
(For 2 8-inch layer cake, use 1/2 of this recipe.)