Smooth Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups vegetable shortening
• 0.5 cups butter
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat shortening and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, about 3 minutes; stir in vanilla extract. Beat sugar, one cup at a time, into butter mixture on medium speed. Add milk and beat on high speed until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to decorate. For best results, keep icing refrigerated when not using.