300 Icing Recipe

Discover the secret to a light and fluffy icing that's a delightful departure from traditional powdered sugar frostings! This unique family recipe, passed down through generations, creates a subtly sweet, incredibly smooth topping perfect for cakes and more. The creamy texture is enhanced by using cream cheese instead of butter – a game-changer for carrot cake! Prepare to impress with this easy-to-make, yet extraordinary, icing.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 339 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 300 Icing

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How to Make 300 Icing

  1. **Make the Pudding Base (Ahead of Time):** In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup milk until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat, cover, and let cool completely.
  2. **Cream the Butter/Cream Cheese:** In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (or 4 ounces cream cheese, softened) and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. (If using a stand mixer use medium speed, if using a hand mixer use high speed)
  3. **Add Flavor:** Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. **Combine:** Gently fold in the cooled flour-milk mixture until fully incorporated. The icing will thicken as it cools.
  5. **Decorate:** Frost your cake (approximately 8x8 inches).
  6. **Carrot Cake Magic:** This icing is especially delicious when used with cream cheese instead of butter, creating a stunning topping for your carrot cake!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

76g

Carbs

10g

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