Creamy White Frosting
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This basic frosting recipe makes enough to top the sides and tops of two 8- or 9-inch cake layers.
Servings:
about 3 cups
Total Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
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1 cupshorteningsee savings
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1-1/2 teaspoonsvanillasee savings
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1/2 teaspoonlemon extract, orange extract, or almond extractsee savings
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4-1/2 cupssifted powdered sugar (about 1 pound)see savings
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3 to 4 tablespoonsmilksee savings
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Directions
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In a medium mixing bowl beat shortening, vanilla, and extract with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Slowly add half of the powdered sugar, beating well. Add 2 tablespoons of the milk. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar and enough remaining milk to reach spreading consistency. This frosts the tops and sides of two 8- or 9-inch cake layers. (Halve the recipe to frost a 13x9x2-inch cake.) Makes about 3 cups.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 298, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Total Sugar 35 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 2%, Iron 1%. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 2.5, Fat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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