1/4 c. Crisco shortening or butter
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. confectioners sugar (sift if lumpy)

Combine melted Crisco, cocoa and salt; then add milk and vanilla. Mix in sugar in 3 parts. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add more sugar to thicken or milk to thin, if needed for good spreading consistency. Frost 2 (8 or 9-inch) layers or a 13 x 9-inch cake.