Ingredients

• 2  pounds powdered sugar (about 8 cups)
• 1  cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  cup butter, softened
• 2/3  cup boiling water
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
•   Boiling water

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add butter, boiling water, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed. If necessary, cool for 20 minutes or until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Or, if frosting is too thick, add additional boiling water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture reaches spreading consistency. This frosts tops and sides of two 8- or 9-inch cake layers. (Halve the recipe to frost a 13x9x2-inch cake.)

2. Makes about 4-1/2 cups