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Frosting

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup milk

Preparation

  1. Mix all ingredients together. Heat in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Cool slightly. With a wooden spoon handle, poke a few holes in the cake, then pour warm frosting over it.

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