Old Fashioned Frosting

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Ingredients

  • STEP ONE
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • STEP 2
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup butter

Instructions

  1. STEP ONE: sift the flour.
  2. Pour milk into a jar and add the sifted flour.
  3. Shake hard for 1-1/2 minutes.
  4. Pour into pan and stir CONSTANTLY over medium-medium high heat with a wire whisk paste will thicken as you cook, the thicker the better (it may boil, then you know it's just about done). Remove from heat and immediately cover paste with wax paper so the paper just slightly touches the top of the mixture.
  5. Make sure it is covered completely.
  6. Quickly put it in the refrigerator until cool (about 2 hours).
  7. STEP 2: Cream butter for a while before adding sugar.
  8. Add sugar and mix until it is no longer grainy.
  9. SLOWLY add the refrigerated paste, one spoonful at a time.
  10. Mix in vanilla.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

532 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 28.8g 37% DV
Carbs 48.2g 18% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 16.7g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 90.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 208.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 61.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 3% DV
Calcium 147mg 11% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% 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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