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.


Creamy White Frosting

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Servings: about 3 cups
Total Time: 25 mins
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Ingredients
  • 1  cup
    shortening
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    vanilla
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    lemon extract, orange extract, or almond extract
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  • 4-1/2  cups
    sifted powdered sugar (about 1 pound)
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  • 3  to 4 tablespoons
    milk
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Directions
1.
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
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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