1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ¼ cup cold water

Almond Buttercream Frosting Add 1/4 tsp. almond extract with the vanilla. Top frosted cake with toasted sliced almonds. Citrus Buttercream Frosting Beat in 1 to 2 tsp. lemon, lime, or orange zest with the butter. Top frosted cake with additional zest or quartered citrus slices. Espresso Buttercream Frosting Beat in 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. instant espresso powder or instant coffee crystals with the vanilla. Top frosted cake with chocolate-covered coffee beans....

¾ cup sifted powdered sugar 2 teaspoon milk

1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoon butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup powdered sugar Milk MAKE-AHEAD DIRECTIONS: Prepare as directed through Step 4, except do not let rise after shaping. Cover loosely with oiled waxed paper, then with plastic wrap. Chill for 2 to 24 hours. Before baking, let chilled twists stand, covered, for 30 minutes at room temperature. Uncover and bake as directed.

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ¼ cup ice water

¼ cup butter ¼ cup butter, softened 2 cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Dash salt 1 tablespoon buttermilk title: “Cream Soda Toffee Cupcakes” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-26” author: “Mary Cooper” ¼ cup butter ¼ cup softened butter 2 cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Dash salt 1 tablespoon buttermilk