Holland Cream (White Cream Filling)

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cups water
• 2 cups vegetable shortening
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
• 8 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon water , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Stir sugar and 1/2 cup water together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, 15 to 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Pour cooled syrup into a large mixing bowl. Add shortening, oil, and vanilla; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until well blended.

4. 4

   Beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until filling is thick and fluffy.

5. 5

   Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if filling is too thick.