Flour Frosting Recipe ๐
Overview:
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delightful Flour Frosting, perfect for topping your favorite cakes and cupcakes. With just a handful of ingredients and a simple stove-top method, you’ll be amazed at how effortlessly you can whip up this luscious frosting to elevate your desserts to new heights.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Serving: 1 cake
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/3 cup | Flour |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 1/2 cup | Shortening |
| 1/2 cup | Margarine |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
Instructions:
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Prepare Flour Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the flour and milk, whisking until smooth.
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Cook: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken. This should take about 5 minutes.
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Cool: Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
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Cream Shortening and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream together the shortening, margarine, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add Flavorings: Incorporate the vanilla extract and salt into the creamed mixture, ensuring they are well blended.
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Incorporate Flour Mixture: With the mixer running at medium speed, gradually add the cooled flour mixture to the creamed ingredients, adding it in small portions (teaspoonful at a time), and beating well after each addition. Continue this process until all the flour mixture has been incorporated and the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
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Final Touch: Once all the ingredients are well combined and the frosting has reached the desired consistency, it’s ready to be used! Spread it generously over your favorite cakes or cupcakes, and enjoy the creamy goodness.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2400.1
- Fat: 157.3g
- Saturated Fat: 40.7g
- Cholesterol: 34.2mg
- Sodium: 1236.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 243.8g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 200g
- Protein: 12.8g
Recipe Notes:
- This Flour Frosting recipe yields enough to generously frost one cake, but feel free to double or triple the recipe as needed for larger cakes or multiple layers.
- For a richer flavor, you can use whole milk instead of skim or low-fat milk.
- Ensure that the flour mixture is completely cooled before adding it to the creamed ingredients to prevent the frosting from becoming too thin.
- Customize the frosting by adding a touch of your favorite flavor extracts, such as almond or lemon, for a unique twist.
- Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before using, let it come to room temperature and give it a good stir to restore its creamy consistency.
With its velvety texture and irresistible taste, this Flour Frosting is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this homemade frosting will take your desserts to the next level!
