• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (high ratio is best)
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
• 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
• 1/4 teaspoon butter flavoring

In a large bowl, combine ingredients; beat on medium speed until well blended. Whip on low speed 10 minutes or until very creamy. Recipe produces a white icing.

Recipe and image taken with permission fromVi Whittington and Autumn Carpenter's Book, Creative Cupcakes.