While not purely healthy, this creamy frosting is made from scratch, from ingredients we all recognize. It’s relatively low in sugar. And it’s used to frost a birthday cake, which is far from a daily indulgence!
Ingredients
How to Make It
- Combine the milk and flour in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture forms a thick paste. Be careful not to burn. Refrigerate until cold.
- In a medium bowl, cream the remaining ingredients. A little at a time, add the cooled paste, then beat the frosting with an electric mixer for 10 minutes.
- Frosts one 9-by-13-inch sheet cake or two (9-inch) round layers.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 393 kcal Calories from Fat: 180 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 20 g 57% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
Cholesterol 43 mg 14% |
Sodium 399 mg 7% |
carbohydrates 49 g 38% |
Dietary Fiber 1 g 3% |
Protein 5 g 10% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |