Two-Part Icing

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

A versatile two-part icing perfect for decorating cakes and cookies, offering a smooth, sweet flavor that pairs well with various confections and suits beginner to advanced bakers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup shortening (Crisco)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix milk and cornstarch in a saucepan.
  2. Cook until thickened; then cool.
  3. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add cooled milk mixture and continue to beat until smooth.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

515 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.2g 4% DV
Total Fat 27.8g 36% DV
Carbs 49.9g 18% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 86.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 163mg 3% 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 111.8mg 9% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% 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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