Best Icing

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

This rich, fluffy icing combines sugar, fats, and milk to create a smooth, sweet topping perfect for cakes and cupcakes. Its creamy texture and vanilla flavor make it a versatile choice for a variety of baked goods, appealing to both home bakers and dessert enthusiasts seeking a classic finish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup crisco
  • 1 stick oleo (Parkay)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups chilled can milk
  • 3 tablespoons flour

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar, oleo, and crisco together.
  2. Add salt and vanilla.
  3. Gradually add chilled can milk and flour.
  4. Beat on high speed for 12 minutes until smooth and fluffy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

290 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 3.1g 4% DV
Carbs 46.2g 17% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9774.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 191mg 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 121mg 9% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

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

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