A Poor Man'S Frosting

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

A nostalgic, sweet, and fluffy frosting with simple ingredients, perfect for decorating cakes or cupcakes for any occasion, especially when craving a quick, homemade treat.

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. margarine
  • 1/2 c. Crisco
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  2. Remove from heat and cool in the refrigerator until completely chilled.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the cooled flour mixture with margarine, Crisco, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy and well combined.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

469 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 23.3g 30% DV
Carbs 46.3g 17% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 248.3mg 11% DV
Potassium 193.5mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 115.8mg 9% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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