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Chocolate Frosting
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If you're looking for the perfect chocolate birthday cake frosting, look no further! This is it! It's chocolaty, sweet and delicious... a favorite of kids and adults alike! I hope you enjoy!!
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To begin this recipe, add 1 stick (4 ounces) of unsalted butter into the bowl of a stand mixer.
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Next, add 1/2 stick (or 2 ounces) of salted butter to the bowl.
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Add 1/4 cup of high ratio shortening to the bowl.

Note: do not use Crisco! Crisco may leave a filmy aftertaste.
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Using the paddle attachment, cream together butter and shortening on low or medium-low speed until well blended.
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Next, add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the bowl.
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Next, add 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder to the bowl.

Note: add cocoa powder a little at a time, mixing on low speed between each addition, to avoid cocoa powder sloshing out of the bowl.
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Mix on low speed until all ingredients are well combined.
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Next, add 12 ounces of powdered sugar, a little at a time, to the mixing bowl.
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Add 4 to 5 tablespoons of milk to the bowl.
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Mix on high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, until  frosting is light and fluffy.
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And that's how you make this yummy chocolate birthday frosting! I hope you enjoy! God bless!!

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