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Mocha Buttercream

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

1/2 Cup Shortening

1/2 Cup Butter (softened)

1 oz Unsweetened Chocolate (melted)

1 TB Instant Coffee

1 tsp Vanilla

4 Cups Powdered Sugar

2 TB Milk

In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy.  Add melted chocolate, instant coffee and vanilla; mix well.  Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed; scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.  When all sugar has been mixed in , icing will appear dry.  Add milk; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.

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