White Cake Frosting II

107 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Ready In: 5 min

“White frosting that can be used for all your cake decorating needs.” - by LAURA B

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons warm water
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar

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Original recipe yields 1 frosting for a 2 layer cake

Directions

In a large bowl, combine shortening, salt, vanilla, water and confectioners' sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
221 cal
11%

Fat
8.6 g
13%

Carbs
37.2 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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naples34102

Sep. 8, 2009

"So good I could eat this with a spoon! Since the frosting doesn't call for butter, and I did want a white frosting, I used Hi-Ratio shortening, clear vanilla and some butter flavoring. I made 1-1/2 ti..." See moremes the recipe (for Mini Oreo Surprise Cupcakes) and used an egg white for part of the water called for, then just added water without measuring exactly until I had the consistency I wanted for piping. This was creamy, fluffy, and pleasantly sweet and flavorful, with no greasy mouth feel. (I highly recommend Hi-Ratio Shortening for frostings like this) I've made some fine white or buttercream frostings from this site and this one truly stands out as one of the best. I ended up with some frosting leftover, but believe me it will NOT go to waste!"

cheesecake girl

Oct. 23, 2006

"I thought this recipe was fantastic. I didn't substitue the butter for the shortening, I made it exactly the way it was said to be made. YUMMMY MMMMM!!!..." See more"

Bucket of cookies

Jul. 7, 2007

"THIS HAD A VERY GOOD TASTE BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT I DID WORNG BUT FOR SOME REASON MY FROSTING HAD A GLOW TO IT. CAN ANYBODY TELL ME WHY???..." See more"

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