Buttercream Recipe

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 butter (not margarine!)
  
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (use clear if you want a white cream)
  
• 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons heavy cream

1. Cream shortening and butter until fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar and continue creaming until well blended.
2. Add salt, vanilla, and whipping cream blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional whipping cream if necessary (up to 2 ounces). Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.
3. You can add food coloring if you wish.