Frosting starter

By JudyS

Make one simple frosting base that creates a variety of colors and flavors. Raspberry, lemon, orange or lime are just a few of the flavors to try.

Ingredients

• Red Raspberry Flavor:
• 1 cup unsalted butter or oleo, softened
• 1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup crisco
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 (2 lb.) pkg. Domino Confectioners Sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp seedless raspberry jam
• 2-4 drops red food coloring

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, combine first four ingredients.
2. Beat on medium speed until thick.
3. Reduce speed; add extract and gradually add sugar while mixing.
4. Add water.
5. Beat until smooth.
6. Divide frosting into 1-cup servings for color and flavor variations, or store for later use.

Frost your favorite cupcakes or cake.

Yields 6 cups.

Red Raspberry Flavor:
1. Combine 1 cup Frosting Starter and 2 tbsp seedless raspberry jam in a bowl. Add 2-4 drops red food coloring gel and mix well.


Substitute the color food coloring and your favorite flavor for the raspberry jam to get other variety of flavors and colors.