Berry Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup shortening
• 1/2 Cup real butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
• 1 dash salt (optional)
• 5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1.5 cups fresh blackberries
• 1.5 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries

Directions

• Cream butter and shortening, then add vanilla.
• Add sugar a cup at a time beating on medium speed.
• Add milk 1 Tbls. at a time and beat on high until completely blended.
• TIP: To cut the sweetness I usually sprinkle some salt in the vanilla (so it will dissolve) before proceeding with recipe as instructed.
• Divide the frosting in half and fold in the blackberries and strawberries on the half you'll use to frost between the cake layers.