Quick and Easy Chocolate Frosting

Name: Quick and Easy Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 8 inch 2 layer cake, 8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons cocoa; 6 tablespoons condensed milk; 6 tablespoons shortening; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Submitted by Nexis

"This is a very quick and super easy frosting recipe that tastes great. Great for busy moms. The ingredients are very easy to remember since it's an equal amount of everything. I haven't experimented with using butter or margarine instead of shortening. Would love to hear from anyone who tries that because I'm sure it would be healthier."

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 5
Yields:: 1 8 inch 2 layer cake
Serves:: 8-12

ingredients

6 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons condensed milk
6 tablespoons shortening
1 pinch salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

Place all ingredients in a glass bowl, except for vanilla extract.
Microwave on low heat stirring and checking every few seconds until it is evenly melted. (Original recipe said to do this in a saucepan over low heat, but I've always used the microwave and it's come out fine.).
Remove from microwave once melted and stir again .
When slightly cool, add vanilla extract and frost cake.
(I once poured this frosting while it was slightly warm onto a warm cake because I was in a hurry and it turned into a beautiful chocolate glaze.) Super easy. I don't think I've found an easier recipe than this that tastes so good.