1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. powdered sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. milk
8 tbsp. cocoa

Cream shortening, butter and vanilla and add sugar. Blend and add milk and cocoa. Decorate as desired, using kits available at craft store or follow directions in cake decorating book.