Easy Creamy Chocolate Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
4 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. milk

Preparation

In medium microwave-safe bowl, place butter and shortening. Microwave on High for 1 minute or until butter is melted.
Add cocoa and salt; stir until smooth.
Cool 5 minutes.
Add powdered sugar alternately with milk, beating on medium speed of electric mixer until smooth and of desired consistency.
Add additional milk if needed.
Stir in vanilla.
Makes about 2 cups frosting.