Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks, 226g) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) Vanilla Extract
- 8 cups (1 kg) Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 3-6 Tablespoons (45-90ml) Milk or Heavy Cream
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and Crisco shortening until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed after each addition.
- Add milk or heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Beat well after each addition.
- Beat the frosting on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and airy.
- If desired, tint the frosting with gel food coloring. Add a small amount at a time until you achieve the desired shade.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If refrigerating, bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.