Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk 

1. In a large bowl, with a electric mixer, cream together the margarine and shortening. 

2. Sift in cocoa powder and mix with the margarine and shortening. 3. Add the vanilla extract. 

4. Slowly beat in the confectioners' sugar, in 1/2-cup intervals, adding a little bit of milk between the batches. 

5. Continue mixing high speed for about 3-7 min, until the frosting is light and fluffy.


Recipe From: Confectionately Yours Save The Cupcake
By: Lisa Papademetriou