Butter Cream Frosting

Submitted by Sharyn Sadler

Buttercream Frosting:

1 1/2 C. shortening 1/2 C. flour
1/2 C. butter or margarine (not spread) 2 tsp. vanilla
1 C. milk 2 1/2 C. powdered sugar
Put all ingredients into a large bowl and beat 10 minutes or until fluffy.



Richer Buttercream Frosting:

2/3 C. shortening 2 C. powdered sugar
1/3 C. butter or margarine (not spread) 1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 C. evaporated milk 1/8 tsp. salt
Beat all ingredients together until it reaches spreading consistency.

Frosting/Filler between layers:

Cook together:
2 Boxes cooking style pudding 2 C. milk
Immediately cover with plastic wrap placed directly on the surface of the pudding and let cool.
Cream together:
2 C. shortening 2 C. granulated sugar
Beat both mixes together until smooth and fluffy and the grittiness of the sugar disappears.

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