French Vanilla Icing

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

French Vanilla Icing offers a rich, creamy sweetness with a subtle vanilla flavor, perfect for cupcakes, cakes, or pastries. Its smooth texture and delicate taste make it a delightful topping or filling for various desserts, appealing to those who enjoy classic, homemade confections with a touch of elegance.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 Tbsp plain flour
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup softened Crisco
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cook the milk and flour together until thick, similar to starting gravy.
  2. Cool completely in the fridge.
  3. Beat butter, shortening, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  4. Add the cooked milk and flour mixture.
  5. Beat for 10 minutes until the icing resembles the inside of a Twinkie.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

515 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 46.2g 17% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 84.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 189mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 115mg 9% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV

* % 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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