Recipe For Cooking Creamy Frostings

Toaster Oven Cakes :: Cake Frosting

Creamy Frostings

Posted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com May 8, 2001

Makes 1 c. frosting.

6 Tbsp. (3/4 stick) butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 c. powderedsugar, sifted if lumpy
2 tbsp. heavy cream
3/4 tea. vanilla extract or flavoring
Food coloring, optional
3 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped (optional)

Vanilla Frosting
In a med. mixing bowl, combine butter, powderedsugar, cream and vanilla. Using the electric mixer set on low speed, beat until the mixture is smooth. Scraping down the sides of the bowl a few times with a rubber spatula. Use frosting immediately.

Colored Frosting
Make the frosting as directed above. Add a drop or two of food coloring to the frosting and mix until thoroughly blended. Alternatively, divide the frosting among 2 or 3 small bowls and mix a different color into each bowl. Use the frosting immediately.

Chocolate Frosting
Make the frosting as directed above. Add the chocolate to a double boiler over medium heat. Melt the chocolate, stirring with a wooden spoon or a wire whisk until smooth about 5 minutes. Remove top of double boiler and set aside to cool. Stir the melted cooled chocolate into the frosting until well blended. Use the frosting immediately.

NOTE: Since this frosting is made with heavy cream, any leftovers should be kept in the refrigerator. Remove and let sit at room temperature.