Simple and Delicious Buttercream Frosting

5 tablespoons salted butter

5 tablespoons shortening

¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups confectioners sugar

2 tablespoons milk

Beat butter and shortening together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Beat the vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Add sugar, one cup at a time, beating on medium speed until fully incorporated. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, beating on high until fully incorporated and you have frosting.