Do not prepare until cake is cool and ready to frost.

2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. milk

Mix and cook over low to medium heat - stir CONSTANTLY. Cool. (Can put in ice water BUT stir CONSTANTLY to cool.)

1/2 c. Crisco
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar

Add:

1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla

Mix. Add cooled cornstarch mixture - beat on high - 10 minutes. Frost immediately.