1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix above ingredients an beat well with electric beater until creamy. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Makes approximately 2 cups to frost an 8 or 9 inch layer cake.