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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 large cakes 365g Recipe makes 2 large cakes) |
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| Calories 1809 | ||
| Calories from Fat 882 | (48%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 98.1g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat 44.3g | 221% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 27.3g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 20.9g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 124mg | 41% | |
| Sodium 336mg | 14% | |
| Potassium 44mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 240.1g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% | |
| Sugars 235.3g | ||
| Protein 1.0g | 1% | |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups sifted icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
1
Using an electric mixer, cream butter, shortening and vanilla. Gradually add the sugar 1 cup at a time, and beat well on medium speed (scrape sides and bottom of bowl often).2
Once all the sugar is mixed in, add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.3
Keep refrigerated and covered until needed.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Rav
On Nov 21, 2008
Absolutely wonderful - really simple to make and great tasting! This is the recipe I will be using from now on and I've tried a lot!
From: Canadiana Cooker
On Aug 9, 2007
Very good ... next time I will use a little more butter and a little less shortening.
From: Chef #232807
On May 28, 2007
Wonderful icing! Being an icing fanatic - it has to be the best and the easiet I've ever had/made! Didn't have vanilla extract on hand, so substituted strawberry...better than I thought it would be! Thank you for posting!
From: Pilgrimgirl66
On Feb 8, 2007
This recipe saved me! It can easily be adapted to any size batch.
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