This Crisco frosting is quick and easy to make, bright white for cake decorating, and you can easily change its consistency. This is the most important icing recipe you'll ever have. It's so basic; it makes the hassle of cake decorating so much easier. If you wish, use half shortening and half unsalted butter.
Ingredients
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon clear imitation vanilla extract
Instructions
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Place confectioners' sugar, shortening, water, and vanilla into a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed to combine, then beat on medium speed for a full 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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