Simple Frosting

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

A light, fluffy frosting with vanilla flavor, perfect for cakes and cupcakes, easily customizable with your favorite flavorings for a sweet finishing touch.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  1. Using a mixer on low speed, mix all ingredients well.
  2. Increase to high speed and beat until the frosting becomes fluffy.
  3. The longer you beat, the fluffier it gets.
  4. You may add any flavoring you like to customize the taste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

809 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 51.9g 66% DV
Carbs 67.9g 25% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 27.7g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 73.5mg 3% DV
Potassium 199.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 63.8mg 5% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% 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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