Betty's Fluffy White Filling and Frosting

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (You may substitute 5 tablespoons flour, if you prefer.)
• 1/2 cup shortening (I used Crisco, for the best effect, but you may substitute butter, if you prefer.)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Mix 1 cup milk with 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Set aside to cool.

Whip shortening, butter, 1 cup sugar, and 2 teaspoons until fluffy. Add cooled milk and flour mixture, and whip again, until fluffy.

Use as a filling or frosting for cakes or cupcakes, as desired.