OLD FASHIONED WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

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This recipe is one handed down from many generations in my family. We use it on any flavored cake or torte.

Provided by Shelley Simpson

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 c crisco, shortening.
3/4 c butter. (or 1 1/2 sticks)
1 c sugar. (or 1/2 granulated & 1/2 powdered)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla.
1 c milk.
4 Tbsp flour.

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl beat Crisco/shortening, butter, sugar, and vanilla until sugar is dissolved. Cover, and set aside on counter.
  • 2. Meanwhile, make the thickener: In a pan, stir flour into milk then put over low heat.
  • 3. Cook and stir until a slow boil and is thick.
  • 4. Remove from stove top and let cool for 20 to 30 minutes. (until cooled)
  • 5. Remove the top skin that forms and discard.
  • 6. Add the thickening past to the butter/crisco/sugar mixture a little at a time while beating with mixer.
  • 7. Beat until well mixed and smooth and fluffy.

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