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Cake Frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 cup Solid Vegetable Shortening or High Ratio Shortening
1/2 cup Butter, softened
1 tsp Clean Vanilla Extract
4 cups Confectioner's Sugar, sifted (~1 lb)
2 tbsp Water or Milk

*Note
2 cups extra Confectioner's Sugar for decorating icing

For Thin (spreading) consistency icing, add 2 tbsp light corn syrup, water, or milk

Directions:
Directions:
1. Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer. Add vanilla.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.

3. Add liquid and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Makes 3 cups

4. Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored for 2 weeks. Rewhip before each use.

 

 

 

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