Whip Up the Perfect Frosting

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 4tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 1cupmilk

  • ½cupshortening

  • ½cupmargarine

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

Cooking Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, mix milk into flour gradually to prevent lumps. Cook, stirring constantly over low heat until thick. Cover with waxed paper and cool completely. To speed up the cooling process, set the pot in a bowl of ice water and stir until cooled.

  2. In mixer bowl, combine shortening and margarine, and beat 4 minutes. Add sugar; beat 4 minutes. Add cooled paste and vanilla; beat well.

Tips

Don’t let it cool uncovered or skin will form on the paste.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
21%
Saturated Fat
4g
19%
Cholesterol
2mg
1%
Sodium
96mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total Sugars
18g
Protein
1g
2%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
27mg
2%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
38mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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