Busy Day Cocoa Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 to 2 c. confectioners sugar, sifted
3 to 4 Tbsp. cocoa

Preparation

Add butter to boiling water.
Add vanilla.
Beat and when well blended, add sifted sugar and cocoa.
Beat until smooth and creamy (3 minutes), adding additional liquid, if necessary until of right consistency to spread.
Spread on warm cake.
This is a good inexpensive and quick chocolate frosting with good dark chocolate color.
It keeps well for several days without hardening.