DARK CHOCOLATE FROSTING

1/4 c. soft butter
1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar,
packed
1/4 c. cocoa
3 Tbsp. cream or milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter until smooth. Sift sugar and cocoa togeth-
er and add to butter alternately with cream and vanilla,
beating thoroughly to darken color. Place in saucepan and heat
over very low heat, stirring constantly until frosting is dark
and glossy, about 5 minutes. Spread immediately.