Shelly's Recipe

FRENCH CREAM FROSTING

Category: Frostings/Glazes/Fillings/Toppings

1 cup milk
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup butter-flavored vegetable shortening
1 stick margarine
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Place the milk and flour in a small saucepan and cook, stirring, over low heat until thickened and smooth. Cover with waxed paper and let cool completely.

In a large mixing bowl, place the shortening, margarine, sugar, and vanilla. Blend until just combined, then increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy. Add the milk and flour mixture to the bowl and continue beating until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

Note: This is just enough for a two-layer cake. Double for a three-layer cake if you like a generous amount of frosting.