Mocha Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup solid shortening
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
- 3/4 cup cocoa
- 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons cream
Instructions
- In large bowl, 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.
- Beat at medium speed while adding in the cream; mix until light and fluffy.
Notes
Adapted from Wilton