This handwritten recipe was found in a large collection dating from the 1950’s through 1970’s. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. No Cook Icing 1/2 c oleo 1/2 c shortening 1/2 c sugar 1 t vanilla Beat till sugar is dissolved. Gradually add in a little at a time 1/2 c milk […]

Here’s a handwritten recipe found in a large box of recipes, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Easy Milk Chocolate Frosting (Frosts one 13×9 in. pan of Brownies) Melt 3 T. butter or marg. in med. saucepan. Stir in 2 T. Cocoa until dissolved. Add 1 1/2 c. XXX sugar, […]

This old recipe card has yellowed with age but it’s still in great shape–nice flowing handwriting too. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below as-is along with a scanned copy. Creamy Frosting Cream 2 tbs butter & 1/8 tspoon salt. Add alternately to creamed mixture 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar, 1 egg white & 4 to […]

This handwritten recipe is from a large collection, the card is somewhat yellowed with age but still in good shape. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Burnt Butter Icing (for butterscotch cookies or any light cake) 6 T butter 1 1/2 c XXXX sugar 1 tsp vanilla 4 T hot water (approx) […]

Here’s a quick recipe for boiled icing, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Fluffy Boiled Icing Combine 1 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar – 5 TBsp water in pan. Bring to full boil. Add 2 unbeaten egg whites. Beat til fluffy & cool. Flavor with vanilla. Put on cake. Sprinkle […]

This handwritten recipe includes notes and tips for using this filling for cakes, date unknown. Recipe is typed as-is below but I did make a correction or two so the directions are a bit easier to understand. Scanned copy for archives is included as well. Cocoa Whipped Cream Filling: Mix: 1/2 pint heavy cream 1/2 […]

This handwritten recipe card comes from a large collection of recipes, date unknown. Recipe is typed below as-is along with a scanned copy. Chocolate Frosting 1/2 c. Sugar 3 tsp flour 2 oz. Chocolate 3/4 c. milk Melt altogether on stove. Add – 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 tsp. salt & 1/2 tsp vanilla. Boil for […]

This handwritten recipe comes from a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Butter Cream Icing 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 c. confectioner’s sugar 1 tbsp milk Melt butter, add milk, sugar, vanilla; Beat well; spread on cake. Variations: One square unsweetened chocolate may be added.