Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup butter
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
5 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup butter
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
5 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
Buttercream Frosting:
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 TB milk
Food coloring (optional)
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 TB milk
Food coloring (optional)
Directions:
Frosting:
In large bowl, beat together sugar, butter, vanilla and milk until smooth. If necessary add more milk until frosting is spreading consistency. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring. Mix everything well.