Mom's Buttercream Frosting

Mom's Buttercream Frosting

A smooth creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion. This is an old recipe from the 1940’s.

Yield:
2 cups
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
In a small saucepan mix the flour and the milk and cook over low heat until it forms a smooth paste with no lumps. Place in refrigerator and let cool completely.

Step 2
With an electric mixer beat the shortening, butter or margarine and the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the cooled flour paste and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Use to frost any cooled cake. Makes enough to frost one 9×13 inch sheet cake or two 8 or 9 inch layer cakes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213
Calories
17g
Fat
16g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat17g 21%
Saturated Fat7g 37%
Cholesterol22mg 7%
Sodium63mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber0g 0%
Total Sugars14g
Protein1g
Calcium27mg 2%
Iron0mg 1%
Potassium37mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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