This quick and simple recipe makes enough frosting to sandwich two layers. Or save half the quantity for another single layer cake.
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 cups icing (powdered) sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/4 cup strong coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
milk (optional)
Cream butter at medium speed in an electric mixer. Add sugar, cocoa, coffee, and vanilla, beating until fluffy. Add enough milk, if necessary, to make frosting a spreading consistency, beating well.
