Waldorf Astoria Cake Frosting Recipe
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Waldorf Astoria Cake Frosting

By: Tina Ashbridge 
"This easy white frosting is perfect for wedding cakes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter flavored extract
  • 1 teaspoon clear imitation vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine confectioners sugar, shortening, milk, salt, butter flavored extract and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 306 | Total Fat: 17.4g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by SemantiTheft   view full review
I did not care for this recipe. The taste was straight shortening and powdered sugar, even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent white frosting, tho' I did modify it a bit to suit my taste and needs. What's most...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2008 by NHORAN Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have made this frosting recipe for years with excellent results. Depending on the amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2005 by GOTTALOTAGIRLS   view full review
Great tasting frosting and perfectly white, but I had a major problem with it seperating on me...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by Joycie   view full review
Best white frosting I have ever made. Easy to spread and very tasty. I use this for all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2005 by HUGGIBEAR   view full review
very tasty and hold up to piping. Coloring is easy. I have never been big on "butter"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2004 by IMSONUTTY   view full review
I am 12 years old and this is the first homemade frosting I have made. It is very easy to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2005 by PASTRYJO   view full review
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT!!!! VERY EASY AND DEEEEEEEEELLIOUS THE BEST WHITE FROSTING I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2007 by EmilyB   view full review
This frosting was horrible. Continually separated, did not taste that great, and was an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2007 by BADDOG   view full review
This frosting was the best! The flavor was excellent, the consistancy perfect. It was perfect...

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