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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

May 7, 2013June 26, 2018 by Gluten Free & More No Comments

Ingredients

½ cup solid vegetable shortening (I use Earth Balance shortening)
½ cup (1 stick) butter or Earth Balance buttery sticks
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons non-dairy milk or milk

Directions

In a stand mixer bowl, cream the shortening and butter.
Add the cocoa powder and vanilla.
Beat to combine.
Gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time.
Beat on medium speed.
When all of the sugar has been mixed in, add the non-dairy milk one tablespoon at a time.
Once desired consistency has been reached, beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes.

Servings

5 cups

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