MOM'S BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
A smooth creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion. This is an old recipe from the 1940's.
Provided by Adora Marchi
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan mix the flour and the milk and cook over low heat until it forms a smooth paste with no lumps. Place in refrigerator and let cool completely.
- With an electric mixer beat the shortening, butter or margarine and the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the cooled flour paste and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Use to frost any cooled cake. Makes enough to frost one 9x13 inch sheet cake or two 8 or 9 inch layer cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 62.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
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yvette robinson
y.robinson47@hotmail.comThis frosting is a bit too thick for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try adding some milk to thin it out next time.
Krysia Nicholas
krysia_nicholas19@aol.comThis frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Remmy Surex
s-remmy@yahoo.comI love the vanilla flavor of this frosting. It's so classic and delicious.
Lauren Dickson
dicksonlauren@yahoo.comThis frosting is perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes. It's so smooth and easy to work with.
Anita Mahipaul592
m-a32@yahoo.comThis frosting is a bit too runny for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try chilling it for a bit before using it next time.
Leyla Shemsu
leyla_s@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of buttercream frosting, but this recipe is pretty good. It's not too sweet, and it has a nice vanilla flavor.
Danish Butt
dbutt@hotmail.comThis frosting is a bit too buttery for my taste, but it's still pretty good.
DE fun
de67@gmail.comI love this frosting! It's so versatile. I've used it to frost cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.
Taki Taki
ttaki@hotmail.co.ukThis frosting is perfect for cupcakes! It's so light and airy, and it doesn't weigh down the cake.
Samantha tillander
samantha_tillander7@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my frosting turned out too thick. I had to add some milk to thin it out.
Hazrot Molla
hazrot-molla@yahoo.comThis frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Darnell Whittee
darnellwhittee44@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. This frosting is incredible! It's so smooth and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with chocolate cake.
Bismark Asare
bismark@gmail.comThis frosting is amazing! It's so light and fluffy, and it has a delicious vanilla flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hamid Travel Buff
buff_h@yahoo.comI've tried many buttercream frosting recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Saima Butt
saima-butt@yahoo.comThis buttercream frosting is the best! It's so smooth and creamy, and it holds its shape perfectly. I used it to frost a chocolate cake, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends.