White Frosting Recipe
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White Frosting

By: Sierra  
"This traditional frosting goes well with almost any type of cake. It is quick and easy to make."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the milk and flour. Cook over medium high heat until boiling. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. When the milk mixture is cool, add the butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer for 10 to 12 minutes, scraping the bottom of the bowl occasionally. Keep frosted cakes refrigerated until 1/2 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 229 | Total Fat: 16.6g | Cholesterol: 22mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2003 by KISSABELLS 
Last night I needed a quick and easy recipie for frosting, and I found this one. I wish I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Bobbie Jean 
This is the frosting my mom always used for my birthday cake(I'm in my 50's). This is old... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2003 by KENCINDY 
I don't ever usually review anything, but I had to on this recipie. I don't really care for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2007 by Kitchen Queen 
I have used this recipe for years. I have never refrigerated it and it last as long as the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2007 by hensen22 
I made this recipe twice. When you mix the milk and flour do it before you put it on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by MICHELLE HELPENSTELL 
I was looking for a recipe that didn't use powdered sugar(I was out!)This fit the bill. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by pnutmommy 
I was a little worried about this recipe because of the ingredients, but I was looking for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by qtmixx64 
Excellent recipe...this same one has been in my family for ages and I know of some bakeries... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by SLUSHY 
LOVELY i needed somthing to be good on a very specialy sweet cake and it was perfect ! you can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by MEAPET 
I really liked the flavor and the texture of this icing, even though I was a little nervous... MORE

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