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creamy frosting

(1 rating)
caly603 avatar
Recipe by
Jeanine B
@caly603
Sumner, WA

Can be used to frost a white cake or can easily be transformed into another flavor by substituting a different extract. To make with Prosperity Cake, use the substitution following the recipe.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For creamy frosting

  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 6 c
    sifted powdered sugar, divided
  • 3 Tbsp
    milk
  • 2 tsp
    clear vanilla extract
  • additional milk

How To Make creamy frosting

  • 1
    Beat shortening in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy.
  • 2
    Gradually beat in 3 cups sugar until well blended and smooth.
  • 3
    Carefully beat in 3 tablespoons milk and vanilla.
  • 4
    Gradually beat in remaining 3 cups sugar, adding more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, as needed for good spreading consistency.
  • 5
    Store in refrigerator. To make Orange flavored frosting, Instead of milk bind the icing together with freshly squeezed orange juice as well as including the zest of an entire orange.
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