Bakery Baker's Cake Icing

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This recipe is really great. it takes a little longer to make..please do not cut short beating time. it will not sink into cake..you can put layers together with just 1/2 of icing and icing will stay put. this makes enough to frost a 3 layer cake.."

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Steps

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In a saucepan , combine the milk and cornstarch.

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Cook until thick , and set aside to cool in a bowl , cream the shortening , butter and sugar with an electric mixer for about 10 minutes.

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Add the creamed mixture to the milk mixture.

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Add the salt and vanilla.

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Beat together with the mixer until creamy like whipped cream.

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This take a little longer to make , but it is great.

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Ingredients

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milk, cornstarch, vegetable shortening, butter, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract