Ingredients for - Smooth Buttercream Frosting

1. Vegetable shortening ½ cup
2. Butter ½ cup
3. Vanilla extract 1 ½ teaspoons
4. Confectioners' sugar 5 cups
5. Milk 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Smooth Buttercream Frosting

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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