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This is a great buttercream frosting for the chocolate lover! It is so creamy, and to die for!
My Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 3/4 cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract
- 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar (appx. 1 lb)
- 3-4 tablespoons milk**
Instructions
- Cream shortening and butter with electric mixer.
- Add cocoa and vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing may appear dry.
- Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.
- **Add 3-4 tablespoons light corn syrup per recipe to thin for icing cake.
- Chocolate Mocha Icing: substitute freshly brewed strong coffee for milk in recipe.
- For a unique change of pace, add Wilton Candy Flavors, in place of vanilla extract.
- For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be
- stored 2 weeks.
- Rewhip before using.