28 Reviews of Grammie Bea's Special Vanilla Frosting

From: ImACookingDiva

On Sep 20, 2007

Excellent! I had company coming last evening and was looking for a really good cake to serve along with ice cream. I made this frosting to go along with the cake recipe Grammie Bea's Crisco Yellow Cake. I have to say this frosting really added to this wonderful cake. This frosting is one of the best I have ever tried, and different from many others I have tried in the past. I liked it a lot! I will definately be filing both these recipes into my favorites to make again and again. Thank you Grammie Bea, and Thank you Linda for sharing it with us here!

From: Maggie in Florida

On Nov 1, 2007

This recipe is almost identical to the one I have been using since 1975 that I found in the Wilton Cake decorating book! It has been my gold standard for years. I have stopped using Crisco and subbed unsalted butter when I learned about Trans-fats. But now Crisco makes a No Trans-fats version, so I am back using Crisco. If you want a perfectly white icing then go with Crisco, but if that is not an issue, you can also use half butter, half Crisco, which gives it a nice flavor. I use Evaporated skim milk which makes it creamier (with slightly less fat). One other thing that I have learned over the years that simplifies this, is to put all the ingredients in the electric mixer all at once, and let it run for 5 full minutes, scraping the sides every so often. It incorporates more air and the frosting is lighter and makes the consistency just perfect for spreading. I suppose Grammie Bea is of my generation, and I agree with Busy Kitchen that this is "The Best" frosting!

From: Chef Charlee

On Jan 22, 2008

I made Grammie Bea's Yellow Crisco Cake and made this frosting to go with it. Excellent frosting and one that I will be using often. Next time I think I will try adding some cocoa to it to try Chocolate frosting. Great recipe Linda! Charl

From: Okra

On Jun 8, 2008

I'm absolutely amazed at how good this is! I used non-dairy creamer in place of the milk, also butter-flavored Crisco. Followed another reviewer's recommendation and put everything together in bowl then beat for 5 minutes. Used it on Eggless Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes. This is tasty and creamy and I'm delighted to have discovered this recipe.

From: Chef #709527

On Aug 28, 2008

This makes such a lovely frosting that we truly enjoyed on our Wacky Cake that I made. The frosting set on the cake and we loved the fact it wasn't that sicky sweet gooey frosting that so many frostings are. I will treasure this recipe now that I have it. It is so good!

From: Tony Rules The Kitchen... Sally Watches!

On Sep 14, 2008

Here's an update: I have used this frosting several times now and just have to spread the word that it is definately my favorite! I love the taste, how it can be molded on the cake with a knife and the fact that it's not overly sweet like some of the other recipes I have. This is the one I am using from now on. Amazing no matter what cake you put it on! Thanks Linda again! --------I made this to top a cake that Linda posted for Grammie Bea's Crisco Yellow Cake. This frosting and cake were wonderful! I will be making this frosting on lots of cakes in the future, including more of Linda's cake recipes. Thanks Linda for another satisfied sweet tooth! Sally Cooks

From: Chef #719572

On Jun 10, 2008

This is the recipe my mother-in-law used for 30 years when she had a bakery. It was her frosting of choice for wedding and birthday cakes. We used this when we decorated the wedding cake for my husband and I. This frosting is lighter and lasts a bit longer than buttercream. For flavor variation, you could use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon orange or lemon extract, according to preference. Thank you Linda for posting this recipe!

From: aulophobia

On Sep 26, 2008

Seriously some of the best icing I've ever had! All of my friends love it too, and even my super-picky sister. Thanks.

From: All Astir and Mixed Up

On Nov 12, 2007

This icing was so awesome! I made it to go on a chocolate cake. I made a 9x13 pan and it was the perfect amount! It looks kind of like a glaze once it dries. It went into my favorite recipe folder. It's a keeper! Thanks for passing you gram's secret on to us!

From: 55tbird

On Oct 2, 2008

Best frosting on earth!!!!!! Tastes great on Wacky cake and on Red Velvet Cake.