In a large bowl, combine shortening and vanilla.

Blend in half of the confectioner's sugar.

Blend in 2 Tblsp milk.

Repeat with remaining confectioners sugar and 2 Tblsp milk.

Mix in approximately half of the cocoa.

Dissolve 1 Tblsp instant coffee into 1 cup of hot water.

While still warm, pour two tablespoons of the coffee into the frosting mixture.

Mix in remaining cocoa. Add coffee mixture, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.

Fill and frost cake.