Claudia's Yummy Frosting for Cakes and Cupcakes

Perfect vanilla flavored frosting, for birthday cakes, or any cake you like. Not too thick or too smooth. If I can pull it off in five minutes you can too!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 327 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup shortening
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• ¼ cup low-fat milk
• 2 ½ tablespoons cake flour
• 2 drops any color food coloring (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, shortening, egg whites, salt, vanilla, flour and milk. Beat with an electric mixer, gradually increasing to high speed, until light, fluffy and smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in desired amount of food coloring.