Fabulous Buttercream Frosting!!

Here's the recipe for my tasty frosting. You'll probably just toss all the previous frosting recipes you've ever tried! It makes quite a lot, so be prepared to frost a big cake or a lot of cupcakes (or save it for later--I'm sure it'll freeze well, too)!!

Buttercream Frosting

6 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup boiling water (use less on hot days)

2 3/4 cup vegetable shortening (i.e. Crisco)
6 oz (1 1/2 sticks) butter

1. Stir together first 3 ingredients.
2. Using electric mixer, whip in water until smooth and cool.
3. Whip in shortening and butter until smooth.
4. Increase speed to medium-high and whip until light and fluffy, double in volume, and holds a "tip" (about 10 -20 minutes).

This frosting is very easy to use! It holds its form well, so it is a great decorating frosting!