Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

If you're in need of a mouth-watering frosting recipe, this chocolate buttercream frosting will do the trick!

It is thick, creamy, and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar (approx. 1 lb.)
• 3-4 tablespoons milk
light corn syrup

Directions:

Blend shortening and butter in a large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add cocoa powder and vanilla.

Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition.

Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Use immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Re-whip before using.

This recipe can be thinned out to spreading consistency by adding about 3 tablespoons of corn syrup.

Yield: 3 cups.

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