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Basic white cake frosting recipe

Basic white cake frosting recipe

This frosting will take you one step closer to creating the perfect baby shower cake.

By the YeahBaby.com editorial staff

Basic white cake frosting recipe

Add a touch of food coloring to this recipe and it could be any color!

The recipe idea:
This basic white frosting works well for decorating cakes. Add a drop or two of food coloring to make colored frostings.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions:
In heavy saucepan, combine flour and milk. Cook over low heat until thick. Cool.
In a separate bowl, cream together your sugar and shortening. Add this to your mixture of cooled flour and milk. Add the vanilla. Beat with electric mixer until fluffy.

YeahBaby.com thoughts:
When using the basic white cake frosting on baby shower cakes, add sprinkles of your favorite ice cream toppings for an extra accent. Small candies are another great topper!

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