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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[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic buttercream frosting. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious.
Khan Zeb
[email protected]This frosting is a great addition to any cake or cupcake. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious.
Alisia Wilson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of buttercream frosting, but this recipe is really good. It's not too sweet and it has a nice, creamy texture.
Jennifer Reagan
[email protected]This frosting is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, and it's always a hit.
Md sahi Khin
[email protected]This frosting is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. It's so light and fluffy, and it melts in your mouth. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bug Krone
[email protected]I love this frosting! It's the perfect balance of sweet and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with any kind of cake or cupcake.
Sanet George
[email protected]This frosting is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a professional bakery. I've already used it on several cakes and cupcakes, and it's been a hit every time.
Carolyne Tessy
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of buttercream frosting, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so smooth and creamy, and it doesn't have that overly sweet taste that I usually find off-putting.
Evan Rohman Atif
[email protected]This frosting is a dream! It's so light and fluffy, and the flavor is out of this world. I'm definitely going to be using this recipe for all my future cakes and cupcakes.
Legede Jephthah
[email protected]I was skeptical about making my own buttercream frosting, but this recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. I'll never buy store-bought frosting again!
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[email protected]This is the best buttercream frosting I've ever had. It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with chocolate cake.
MD Ador
[email protected]This frosting is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend it.
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[email protected]I've made this frosting several times and it's always turned out great. It's the perfect topping for cakes and cupcakes, and it's also delicious on its own.
AsiaBlue Mumbe
[email protected]This frosting is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I've used it on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, and it's always a hit.
Ruth Dunbar
[email protected]I made this frosting for a birthday cake and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture, and the flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be using this recipe again for future cakes.
Khan International
[email protected]I've tried a lot of buttercream frosting recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. And it tastes amazing, of course!
KARIM ELATHMANI
[email protected]It's rare to find a buttercream frosting that's not too sweet or heavy, but this one fits the bill. I love the vanilla flavor and the smooth, creamy texture.
Praise
[email protected]This frosting was easy to make and turned out great! I used it on a vanilla cake and it was a hit with everyone who tried it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Gobradhan Gupta
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of buttercream frosting, but this one was really good! It was light and not too sweet, and it paired perfectly with the chocolate cake I made. Highly recommend!
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[email protected]This frosting took my cake to the next level! It was the perfect amount of sweetness and the texture was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.