Whipped Frosting I Recipe
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Whipped Frosting I

By: Ann 
"A light tasting whipped frosting suitable for filling a rolled cake or whoopee pies. Great on angel food cake. Never fails as long as you don't let it cool uncovered or a skin will form on the paste."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cake's frosting
 

Ingredients

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

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 or set in bowl of ice water and stir until cooled.
  2. In mixer bowl, combine shortening and margarine, beat 4 minutes. Add sugar; beat 4 minutes. Add cooled paste and vanilla and beat well.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 227 | Total Fat: 16.4g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2008 by BAKER05   view full review
I used corn oil (cut in half the amount of shortening from the recipe) , low-fat milk,and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2004 by Sarah Read   view full review
I LOVE this frosting! At first it seemed a peculiar recipe, but it comes out really creamy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by LANETTAB   view full review
My neighbor gave me a recipe like this one many years ago, only hers had 3 T flour and 1 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2010 by ladypeach   view full review
Flavor is wonderful.. Had no problem with the flour/Milk mixture. However, I'm wondering...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by WeezaG   view full review
I love this frosting on rich chocolate cake. I've been making this recipe for years with just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2010 by coloradoalice   view full review
I LOVE this frosting. I did make a change though. Once started I realized I didn't have any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by DeniseY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made this tonight. Turned out really good. Will definitely make it again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by Sarah Wiebe   view full review
This icing is...weird. Not bad, but weird. The flour/milk paste makes it different than any...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2007 by Bekah   view full review
This is excellent! Getting the flour/milk consistency right was a little frustrating, and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by Jenny   view full review
good recipe but i add butter flavoring to make it even more delicious. Rave reviews from tasters!!

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