Bridal Cake Frosting

By Addie

I've made wedding cakes for 15 years. I use box mixes but created my own frosting recipe. It has a nice flavor, plus it pipes and sets up well. I used this frosting on the cake when our daughter, Delores, married cowboy Les Jensen. (TASTE OF HOME)

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 3 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream shortening. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in teaspoons vanilla and almond extract. Store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before decorating cake. YIELD: 4 cups

Recipe can be doubled.
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REVIEW:

I used this recipe to make cupcakes. It has incredible flavor and is easy to frost with.