Here are 3 frostings I plan on trying
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Makes enough for one 2-layer 9-inch cake or 2 dozen cupcakes*
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
6 to 8 cups confectioners’ sugar
¼ cup milk or less, depends upon thickness desired
2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
Place the butter in a large mixing bow and beat until fluffyl. Add 4
cups of the sugar and then half the milk and vanilla. On the medium
speed of an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy, about 3-5
minutes. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating
well after each addition (about 2 minutes), until the icing is thick
enough to be of good spreading consistency. You may not need to add all
of the milk. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix
thoroughly. (Use and store the icing at room temperature because icing
will set if chilled.) Icing can be stored in an airtight container for
up to 3 days.
If you are icing a 3-layer cake, use the following recipe proportions:
1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
8 to 10 cups confectioners’ sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract
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Better Cream Whipped Cake Icing
¼ cup cold water
1 tsp unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 Tbsp. white sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Chill mixing bowl and beaters for at least 15 minutes before using.
Place water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over water
and allow to soften 5 minutes. Dissolve gelatin by microwaving for 3
minutes, stirring after every minute. Remove from microwave and let
stand at room temperature for 10 minutes; gelatin must be liquid but not
warm when added to cream.
Remove bowl and beaters from refrigerator and pour in cream, sugar, and
vanilla extract. Beat together just until beater marks begin to show
distinctly. Add gelatin mixture to cream, pouring in a steady stream
while beating constantly. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread on cooled
cake immediately.
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That's the Best Frosting I've Ever Had
5 Tablespoons Flour
1 cup Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup Butter
1 cup Granulated Sugar (not Powdered Sugar!)
Bake your favorite chocolate cake and let it cool.
In a small saucepan, whisk flour into milk and heat, stirring
constantly, until it thickens. You want it to be very thick, thicker
than cake mix, more like a brownie mix is. Remove from heat and let it
cool to room temperature. (If I’m in a hurry, I place the saucepan over
ice in the sink for about 10 minutes or so until the mixture cools.) It
must be completely cool before you use it in the next step. Stir in
vanilla.
While the mixture is cooling, cream the butter and sugar together until
light and fluffy. You don’t want any sugar graininess left. Then add the
completely cooled milk/flour/vanilla mixture and beat the living
daylights out of it. If it looks separated, you haven’t beaten it
enough! Beat it until it all combines and resembles whipped cream.
Grab a spoon and taste this wonderful goodness. If there is any left
after your taste test, spread it on a cooled chocolate cake.
This blog is more than just recipes put out in the universe to share with those whoever choose to read it. Jacqie's knowledge of the art of cooking is a true gift that thankfully she has decided to share with those of us who were not fortunate enough to master the craft. I purpose a challenge to those who follow closely to cook your way through Jacqie's kitchen Bon Appetit! Signed: Lindsey Murrell, one that has continuously gone back for 2nds and 3rds.
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