I've made wedding cakes for 15 years. I use box mixes but created my own frosting recipe. It has a nice flavor, plus it pipes and sets up well. I used this frosting on the cake when our daughter, Delores, married cowboy Les Jensen.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 40 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream 2 cups shortening. Gradually beat in 7 cups confectioners' sugar. Add 1/2 cup milk; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Repeat four times. Store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before decorating cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 863 calories, Fat 49g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 105g carbohydrate (98g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Luna&Lorenzo
[email protected]This frosting is so delicious, I could eat it by the spoonful!
moses onoja
[email protected]This frosting is the perfect way to add a touch of elegance to any cake or cupcake.
Aleem Mfabana
[email protected]I love that this frosting is made with real ingredients. I know exactly what's going into it.
Tanveer Ulhaqr
[email protected]This frosting is so affordable to make. It's a great option for budget-minded bakers.
Ian Lyman
[email protected]I love that this frosting is so easy to make. I can whip it up in just a few minutes.
Moi Henry
[email protected]This frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness. It's not too sweet, and it's not too bland.
Muhammad Danish bhatti Bhatti
[email protected]I love the vanilla flavor of this frosting. It's not too overpowering, and it pairs well with a variety of flavors.
Emmanuel Uzoma
[email protected]This frosting is so smooth and creamy. It's the perfect consistency for piping or spreading.
Israr Mehmood
[email protected]I've been using this frosting recipe for years and it's never let me down. It's the perfect frosting for any occasion.
Hine Evans
[email protected]This frosting is a lifesaver! I'm not a very experienced baker, but this frosting makes my cakes look like they were made by a professional.
Kyarimpa Cecilia
[email protected]I love that this frosting doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.
Kaycie Nicole
[email protected]This frosting is so versatile! I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It's always a hit.
Chloe Zohar
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different frosting recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Sardar Saleem Saleem
[email protected]This frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's not too heavy, and it pairs perfectly with a variety of cake flavors.
Gouenji Shuuya
[email protected]I made this frosting for my wedding cake and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It was so smooth and creamy, and it held up beautifully all day.
Andre Johnson
[email protected]This frosting is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a professional bakery. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Rafi Fighter
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The frosting was perfectly sweet and creamy, and it held up beautifully on the cake. I'll definitely be making this again.