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Why settle for store-bought frosting when this four-ingredient recipe is so easy to make? The homemade taste just can't be beat. —Mary Faulk, Cambridge, Wisconsin
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 tablespoon) equals 72 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 16 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, trace protein.
Originally published as Vanilla Frosting in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p45
Sweet White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2012 by mandi robinson
First time making icing. Very easy and yummy!
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2012 by opieann
Basically this the buttercream frosting that my mother taught me 50 years ago and it is still my families favorite.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2012 by ljandt
Add a little more butter-more calories, yes, but less sweet and even creamier.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2012 by Vespertine
Spread on bread? Huh?
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2012 by rivergirl3
it's your basic frosting recipe just split in two
Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2012 by Cincity57
Came out great :)
Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2012 by jrusso0
My children wanted cupcakes late at night. I whipped this up, literally, in 5 minutes! yummmy!!! 3 kids thumbs up!!
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by amberrain101
Very good,loved it just made strawberry cupcakes!
Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by momregan
added cinnamon and a tad of almond extract. tasted wondreful
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by cardenz
Very easy recipe! A little sweet but good.
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