Categories: dessert, frosting

Ingredients

• 3 3/4 c confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 c cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1/4 t salt
• 6 T boiling water
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 1/2 c butter, softened

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. With an electric mixer, beat in boiling water, vanilla and butter until smooth and thick.

2. For a richer, darker frosting, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.

3. Yield 2 cups

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