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Default REC: Spice Cake with Maple Frosting (WAS: Favorite cake)

that was going to be the question i forgot, what about unsalted butter for
the shortening, sister has fresh raw butter, Lee
"John Kuthe" > wrote in message
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On Dec 4, 6:56 am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
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> Maple Frosting
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> 1/2 c. vegetable shortening
> 1/2 tsp. salt
> 1/3 c. pure maple syrup
> 2 tsp. vanilla extract
> 2 Tbs. milk
> 3 c. powdered (confectioners) sugar
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> Sift the sugar. In large bowl, combine shortening, salt, syrup, vanilla,
> and 1 cup of the sugar. Mix well. Beat in remaining sugar and milk
> gradually, until smooth and creamy. If too thin, add more sugar. If too
> thick, add more milk. Use immediately. Frosts two 8" rounds.
>
> Jill


Sounds wonderful Jill, but I'd sub butter for the "vegetable
shortening" in a heartbeat!! Maple frosting that tastes like pancakes
with butter and maple syrup!! OMG YUM!!!

I'd never drizzle Crisco oil or smear solid Crisco on my pancakes. I'm
just sayin'.

John Kuthe...