Aunt Irene's Frosting

Luscious, creamy frosting that doesn't taste too sweet. This frosting is delicious on any cake, but I especially like it on coconut cake, sprinkled generously with coconut between layers and on top of cake.

• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium sized saucepan, stir the sugar, flour, cornstarch and gelatin together. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Beat in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the butter and the vanilla. Let cool and chill until cold.n

Step 2

Once cold, beat until smooth and fluffy.n

Step 3

Whip the cream into soft peaks and fold it into the frosting. Makes enough to frost one 8 or 9 inch layer cake.n