Buttercream Icing(For Cakes Or Cupcakes)  
["1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened", "1/4 c. vegetable shortening (solid)", "2 1/2 c. confectioners sugar, sifted", "3/4 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 Tbsp. milk"]
["Cream butter and shortening.", "Add vanilla.", "Gradually add sugar, beating well on medium speed.", "Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.", "When all sugar has been mixed, add milk and beat on high speed until light and fluffy.", "Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.", "Also, food coloring or cocoa can be added to make different colors or flavor."]
["butter", "vegetable shortening", "confectioners sugar", "vanilla", "milk"]