"Little Malice" > wrote in message
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> One time on Usenet, "Julie Bove" > said:
>> "Anna" > wrote in message
>> ...
>
>> >1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
>> > 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
>> > 1 cup milk
>> > 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
>> >
>> > In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix with milk and vanilla. Mix until
>> > smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain. Spread
>> > evenly over cake
>>
>> Ugh. That sounds vile!
>
> It's not something I'd want to try either. I've been trying scratch
> frostings lately and though I haven't done this one, it sounds nice
> to me:
>
> French Vanilla Frosting
>
> 1 C. milk
> 3 T. flour
>
> Make a white sauce of above. It will be very thick. Boil for 1 few
> minutes. Cool completely.
>
> 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter
> 1 C. granulated sugar
> 2 tsp. vanilla extract
>
> Cream butter. Add sugar and vanilla. Combine white sauce and beat at
> high speed on food mixer for about 5 minutes. Makes enough to frost a
> 2 or 3 layer cake.

Hmmm... I've made a lot of frostings in my time but never one with flour in
it! And that sounds like a LOT of milk. I wonder how it sets up?