Waldorf Astoria Frosting Recipe

Indulge in a taste of history with this classic Waldorf Astoria Frosting recipe! This creamy, dreamy frosting, passed down through generations, is unbelievably easy to make and perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your favorite cakes. Get ready to impress your guests with this timeless dessert topping.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1386.6 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Waldorf Astoria Frosting

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How to Make Waldorf Astoria Frosting

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until smooth.
  2. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually add the cooled milk mixture to the creamed butter mixture, beating on low speed until combined.
  6. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for another 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and smooth.
  7. Frost your cooled cake layers generously. This recipe makes enough frosting for two 9-inch cake layers.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

400g

Fat

125g

Carbs

39g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Waldorf Astoria Frosting?

Waldorf Astoria Frosting takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Waldorf Astoria Frosting?

Waldorf Astoria Frosting has approximately 1386.6 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates and 155 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Waldorf Astoria Frosting?

The key ingredients for Waldorf Astoria Frosting are Milk, Flour, Margarine, Shortening, Granulated Sugar, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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