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Default Frosting for a banana nut cake

In article >,
zxcvbob > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > What's your suggestion?
> > Cream cheese with orange juice and zest is my current thought..
> > Follow-ups set to rec.food.baking.

>
>
> How about whipped cream? Beat a pint of very cold heavy cream until
> it starts to form soft peaks. Add some vanilla and about a cup of
> powdered sugar (sifted after measuring) and continue beating for a few
> seconds. It will seize up into the nicest light fluffy frosting.
>
> Bob


That'd be yummy, but it won't hold. :-( This cake could be around for
a few days unless I either freeze it or offload some. I like the idea,
though. Food for thought. Thanks, Bob.

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