Frosting for Cake

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Family favorite recipe, variation from recipe from Joanne. Similar to Wilton Recipe.

Ingredients

  • Variation:
  • 3/4 cup shortening (or butter, or combination of each)
  • 2 tsp vanilla (or to taste)
  • 6 cups powdered sugar (1 1/2 pound)
  • 1/3 cup water (or as needed for desired consistency)
  • Note: may add more sugar and water for more frosting
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder added to make chocolate frosting

Preparation

Step 1

Blend shortening and vanilla. Add water and sugar alternating, a little at a time. Add food coloring if desired.
Add more sugar and water for more frosting.
To make chocolate frosting add cocoa powder & additional water as needed.

Large batch--frosts 2 layer cake generously.