Have you ever had a hankering to create a frosting that didn't come out of a can? I know being strapped for cash often sends many of us down the Dollar Tree aisles in search of those $1 cakes that will make a sweet impression on our families. Right next to those cakes are some $1 icing in the can, that just doesn't fit those decadent cakes as well as the expensive stuff. This recipe is quick and inexpensive to prepare and will pair well with any type of instant cake mix you buy. You can add nuts, or sprinkles to the top and whola! A cake that tastes homemade.
My mother made this frosting often when we were kids. It tastes more wholesome and doesn't over power your taste buds with excessive sugar. You'll notice the difference right immediately.
1 cup light brown sugar (tightly packed)
2 tab. white sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Cool five minutes and begin beating by hand until spreading consistency is obtained. Ice cake and serve.
My mother made this frosting often when we were kids. It tastes more wholesome and doesn't over power your taste buds with excessive sugar. You'll notice the difference right immediately.
1 cup light brown sugar (tightly packed)
2 tab. white sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Cool five minutes and begin beating by hand until spreading consistency is obtained. Ice cake and serve.
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