Ingredients

2

cups granulated sugar

1

cup unsweetened baking cocoa

1

cup milk

1/2

cup butter, cut into pieces

1/4

cup light corn syrup

1/4

teaspoon salt

2

teaspoons vanilla

2 1/2

to 3 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

In 3-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk, butter, corn syrup and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool 45 minutes.

Beat in vanilla and enough powdered sugar for spreading consistency.

Frost 13x9-inch cake, or fill and frost 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.