Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cream butter and shortening together with an electric mixer.

2. 2

   Add vanilla and 1 cup of sifted sugar at a time. Beat well on medium speed scraping bottom and sides often. Frosting will appear dry. Add milk and beat at high speed along with a few drops of food coloring (optional). Add more milk for thinner consistency.

3. 3

   Frosting can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 1 week. Rewhip before using.

4. 4

   Notes: Clear vanilla extract may be used, if desired. For a large cake double the recipe.

5. 5

   Great for birthday cakes!