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Bakers Frosting
Helen Pitlick
Sufficient for 1 standard cake
BeginnerTo make a frosting that is the type you get on a purchased cake, try this: To this you may add 1 tsp. of flavor such as almond extract or white vanilla. This will make it slightly thinner. This frosting may then be spread on a cake and with a little food coloring, be used as a decorating frosting. Remember, this is not low in calories.
Total Steps
1
Ingredients
5
Tools Needed
5
Ingredients
- 1 box 1-pound powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- milk
- 1 teaspoon flavor extract (such as almond or white vanilla)(optional)
Instructions
1
Step 1
until smooth and fluffy
In a large bowl, whip all ingredients (powdered sugar, vegetable shortening, salt, milk, and optional flavor extract) until smooth and fluffy.
Tools & Equipment
measuring cups
measuring spoons
large bowl
electric mixer
spatula