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A light and fluffy frosting that's not too sweet.

2 cups vegetable shortening
8 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract
6 ounces heavy cream

1. Cream shortening until fluffy. Add confectioner's sugar and continue creaming until well blended.
2. Add salt, vanilla, and whipping cream blend on low speed until moistened. Add additional whipping cream if necessary (up to 2 ounces). Beat at high speed until frosting is fluffy.
   

Makes 7 1/2 cups frosting.