Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
- Melt shortening and chocolate in saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in remaining ingredients; beat until smooth.
- Place pan of frosting in bowl of ice and water; continue beating until of spreading consistency.
- If desired, stir in ½ cup finely chopped nuts.
Fills and frosts two 8- or 9-inch layers or frosts a 13x9-inch cake.