FROSTING RECIPES

BUTTER CREAM FROSTING

 6 Tbs. butter

 1- 1 lb. pkg. powdered sugar  ( about 4 3/4 cups)

approx. 1/4 c. milk or light cream

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter, gradually add about 1/2 the powdered sugar

 Blending well,  Beat in 2 tbs. cream and vanilla.

Gradually blend in remaining sugar.

Add enough cream to make spreading consistency.

Frosts two 9 inch layer cakes.

ROYAL  FROSTING

Combine 3 egg whites, at room temperature, 1- 1 lb. box of powdered sugar (about 4 3/4 cups) 1 tsp. Vanilla, 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar.

Beat with electric mixer 7 to 10 minutes or until frosting is very stiff.  Keep frosting covered w ith damp cloth at all times to prevent crust forming. 

Makes 3 cups.  

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

1- 3 OZ. PKG. CREAM CHEESE, SOFTENED

1 Tbs. butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups powdered sugar

Combine cream cheese, butter, & vanilla.  Beat at low speed .  Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.

If necessary, add milk to make of spreading consistency.

Frosts one 9 inch square