6 tbsp. softened butter
Cocoa powder - 1/3 c. for light flavor, 1/2 c. for med. flavor, 3/4 c. for dark flavor
2 2/3 c. confectioners' sugar
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

In small mixer bowl cream butter. Add cocoa and confectioners' sugar alternately with milk. Beat to spreading consistency (additional milk may be needed). Blend in vanilla. Makes about 2 cups frosting.