Creamy White Frosting

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Cite This!
Close 
Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article:

Publications International, Ltd., the Editors of.  "Creamy White Frosting."  31 August 2006.  HowStuffWorks.com. <http://recipes.howstuffworks.com/creamy-white-frosting-b-recipe.htm>  01 December 2008.

Yield: Makes enough to fill and frost 2 (8-inch) round or square cake layers or frost 1 (13X9-inch) cake
See Cooking Videos
Ingredients:
1/2
cup shortening

6
cups sifted powdered sugar, divided

3
tablespoons milk

2
teaspoons clear vanilla extract

Additional milk*



Preparation:
1.
Beat shortening in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in 3 cups sugar until well blended and smooth. Carefully beat in 3 tablespoons milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in remaining 3 cups sugar, adding more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, as needed for good spreading consistency. Store in refrigerator.





Liberty Bell Cake

This recipe appears in: Frosting & Icing