Good Tasting Chocolate Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. solid shortening, melted
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. confectioners sugar (sift if lumpy)

Preparation

Combine melted shortening, cocoa and salt; then add milk and vanilla.
Mix in sugar in 3 parts with electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add more sugar to thicken or milk to thin, if needed for good spreading consistency.
Frosts two 8 or 9-inch layers or one 9 x 13-inch sheet cake.