Buttercream Cake Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla
• 1 teaspoon creme bouquet
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon meringue powder
• 2 lbs. powdered sugar

Directions

1. Mix shortening and butter until blended.
2. Add milk and flavoring until blended. Add meringue and powdered sugar.
3. With a hand mixer on lowest speed, blend ingredients until mixture comes together. Turn mixer to medium speed and mix 2-5 minutes until smooth and fluffy.