Good Icing

from Erma Jean Haas

1 cup milk

3 T. cornstarch

Salt

Boil and cool. (Erma Jean does this in the microwave in a 2 cup measuring cup until thick.) Cool in the refrigerator.

1 cup butter or shortening (can half)

1 cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Beat together and pour the milk mixture (when cool) over sugar mixture and beat until fluffy. Keep cake refrigerated.