Ermine Frosting
(from cokerlj’s recipe box)
This is about the VERY BEST frosting a person could ever make!! It is a must for Red Velvet Cake and I also think Poppy Seed Cake!
Source: Millie Vasek Bartek
Categories: Frostings & Icing
Ingredients
- After making this frosting several times, I discovered the amounts called for is not enough. I also revised the recipe to use half shortening and half margarine. THE AMOUNTS BELOW ARE DOUBLED.
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
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- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup margarine
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
- (1 cup coconut OPTIONAL to sprinkle on cake if desired.)
Directions
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Cook milk, flour and salt together until thick, stirring continuously. Cool, stirring occasionally as it cools.
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Cream shortening, margarine and sugar very well, add flavorings.
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Combine with first mixture. Bea well. Spread between layers and all over cake. Sprinkle with optional coconut if desired.