Pistachio Pudding Frosting

Pudding made into a tastey frosting.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 cake

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup  sifted powdered sugar

Directions

1. Prepare pudding mix according to package directions using the 1 1/2 cups milk.
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. 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. Source: Better Homes and Gardens Creative Ideas: Holiday Desserts, 1988.