Best 5 Grandmas Decorator Frosting Recipes

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In the vast culinary landscape of treasured family recipes, "Grandma's Decorator Frosting" stands as a beacon of nostalgic charm and delectable taste. This frosting, often lovingly passed down through generations, holds a special place in the hearts of home bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike. Its versatility and adaptability make it a staple in any baker's arsenal, adding a touch of sweetness and elegance to cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and countless other treats. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and endless possibilities for decoration, "Grandma's Decorator Frosting" has become an iconic symbol of culinary tradition and a testament to the enduring power of family recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DECORATOR FROSTING I



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This is a pure white wedding cake frosting. You can double the recipe if you have a sturdy mixer. Add milk according to purpose; you need less if you are making flowers or borders than if you are just covering a cake. Remove what you need for decorating before you thin the rest down for frosting.

Provided by Jean Higginbotham

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat on low speed of electric mixer until well blended and very smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

DECORATOR FROSTING



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A frosting that's perfect for sugar cookies.

Provided by P. Oakes

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅔ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, confectioners' sugar, and milk until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and food coloring. Spread on or between cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING FOR DECORATIONS RECIPE BY TASTY



Buttercream Frosting For Decorations Recipe by Tasty image

This buttercream recipe is perfect for making beautiful decorations for cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It works especially well for piping flowers. Give it a try and impress your friends!

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
5 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to cream butter until smooth, but not airy. Add milk, vanilla and salt and mix to incorporate.
  • Sift powdered sugar over the butter mixture. Mix until incorporated and smooth. Do not overmix, to avoid air pockets in your frosting.
  • Divide the frosting and add gel food coloring as desired.
  • Use a piping bag fitted with desired tip to pipe flowers onto parchment paper. Freeze the flowers for at least 20 minutes.
  • Use a knife to lift frozen flowers from parchment and onto a frosted cake. Arrange as desired.
  • Enjoy!

GRANDMA'S FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



Grandma's Fluffy White Frosting image

Make my Grandma's fluffy white frosting to decorate your favorite cakes or cupcakes! It's a simple recipe I've used for over 45 years.

Provided by JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup milk
1½ Tablespoons cornstarch
1 dash salt
½ cup vegetable shortening
½ cup butter (or margarine) (, softened)
⅔ cup granulated sugar
1⅔ cup powdered sugar (, divided use)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place milk, cornstarch and a dash of salt in a medium saucepan. Stir or whisk to combine ingredients. Cook on LOW heat, stirring often, until mixture thickens. Once mixture thickens, remove it from the heat; set it aside to cool.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl (or stand mixer), mix together vegetable shortening, butter, granulated sugar and a portion (2/3 cup) of the powdered sugar. Beat these ingredients REALLY WELL for about 15 minutes, until creamy. NOTE: It is important to take the time to mix really well, so the granulated sugar is dissolved and is no longer "grainy".
  • Add vanilla extract, and the completely cooled, thickened milk mixture. Beat ingredients well, until fully incorporated into the frosting.
  • Add remaining cup of powdered sugar to the frosting. Mix well until fully combined. Now the frosting is done. It should be fluffy and light in texture, and ready to use. Will make enough frosting to fully cover a 2 layer round cake or 2 dozen cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (TOTAL AMT.), Calories 3170 kcal, Carbohydrate 356 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 197 g, SaturatedFat 85 g, TransFat 17 g, Cholesterol 256 mg, Sodium 964 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 342 g

GRANDMA'S DECORATOR FROSTING



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This is my Grandma's decorator frosting recipe. She used to make and sell cakes for special occasions using the wilton method. Everyone always asks for the recipe, so here it is. If you want to make it non dairy use 2 tablespoons powdered non-dairy coffee creamer dissolved in 1/2 cup water

Provided by CoffeeMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1-2 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shortening
2 lbs powdered sugar
1/2 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon pineapple extract
1 teaspoon banana extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a very large bowl.
  • Beat at high speed for 5 minutes.
  • If you use the non-dairy creamer this frosting will keep in the fridge for 6 weeks.
  • Beat before reusing.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter gives you more control over the flavor of the frosting, as salted butter can sometimes make it too salty.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the frosting, making it smooth and creamy.
  • Add the milk and vanilla extract a little at a time: This will help to prevent the frosting from becoming too thin or runny.
  • Beat the frosting until it reaches the desired consistency: The frosting should be thick and fluffy, but not too stiff.
  • Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use: The frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Grandma's decorator frosting is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can create a smooth, creamy, and delicious frosting that will add a special touch to your baked goods.

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