Pistachio Pudding Frosting

• instant pistachio pudding mix1

  3 ounce package

• milk↗1 1⁄2 cups
• butter or margarine↗1⁄2 cup
• shortening↗1⁄2 cup
• sifted powdered sugar1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prepare pudding mix according to package directions using the 1 1/2 cups milk.

2. 2

   In a small mixer bowl beat margarine and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add powdered sugar to beaten mixture; beat till lightly and fluffy. Gradually add pudding, beating well.

3. 3

   Makes 3 3/4 cups, enough to frost top and sides of one 13x9x2-inch cake or tops and sides of two 8-or9-inch cake layers.

4. 4

   Source: Better Homes and Gardens Creative Ideas: Holiday Desserts, 1988.