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cooked frosting

(4 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Karen Greenwood
@Cooktillidrop
Cary, NC

This delicious cooked frosting recipe was given to me by a co-worker, Judy Larson who also enjoys cooking and baking. You will never ever buy a plastic tub of frosting again! I have also done some research and many years ago, this was a Depression-era frosting also called Poorman's Frosting. It can also be colored with food coloring for extra flair. You must try it, you will not be disappointed. Enjoy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Cooked frosting is an old-fashioned way to make homemade frosting. It's silky smooth, fluffy, and slightly sweet with a texture similar to Swiss meringue buttercream. If you want to pipe something this frosting is perfect because it holds its shape. Give this cooked frosting a try the next time you bake a cake or whip up a batch of cupcakes.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cooked frosting

  • WHITE FROSTING - STEP 1 OF 2
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 3 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 c
    milk
  • WHITE FROSTING - STEP 2 OF 2
  • 1/2 c
    Crisco shortening
  • 1/2 c
    butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar

How To Make cooked frosting

  • Butter, flour, and milk in a saucepan.
    1
    Put the four white frosting sauce ingredients (Step 1 of 2) in a small pot over low heat and whisk until slightly thickened. The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits.
  • Mixture in a bowl with plastic wrap to cool.
    2
    Remove from heat and cool mixture completely in a bowl. To avoid skin on the frosting, place plastic wrap on top.
  • Butter, shortening, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
    3
    Once the frosting has cooled, then add the (Step 2 of 2) ingredients.
  • Whipped until everything is fluffy.
    4
    Beat with a stand mixer or hand mixer for approximately 10 minutes until nice and fluffy. YUM!!!
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