This recipe was written on a sheet of lined paper and found in the back of an old recipe box. One of the ingredients listed is “Karo” which is a brand of corn syrup. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Buttermilk Fudge 2 c sugar 2 T white Karo 1/2 stick oleo […]

This recipe was written on a sheet of lined paper and found folded in the back of an old recipe box, date unknown. Recipe is typed below as-is along with a scanned copy. Applesauce Fruit Cake 3 c applesauce 2 c sugar 1/2 c butter 1 c nuts 1 c seedless raisins 6 1/4 oz […]

This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown. It’s a question from a reader that is answered. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. I love white wedding cake icing! Where can I get the recipe so I can use it on my homemade cakes? — Mrs. M. S., Akron. Try this […]

This recipe was clipped from a box of some kind, possibly confectioners’ sugar or cake mix. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. EASY PENUCHE ICING 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/4 cup milk 1 3/4 to 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar Melt butter in saucepan. Add brown sugar. Boil […]

Published Jan 02, 2010 in Frosting & Icing

This old recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date unknown but the back of the clipping mentions Bud Abbott and Lou Costello (as well as Bert Wheeler). Mile High Icing Mrs. R. V. Sigafoos Combine 2 egg whites and 1 cup white corn sirup in a large bowl and beat with rotary beater until mixture […]

This clipping is from a newspaper, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. BUTTER CREAM FROSTING: Cream one-half cup soft butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in three cups sifted confectioners’ sugar. Add one-fourth teaspoon salt, three tablespoons cream and one and one-half teaspoons vanilla. Beat until fluffy.

This recipe was clipped from a magazine, date unknown. One of the ingredients is “Holsum Vanilla”, I believe that’s a brand name. Another ingredient “Peanut Crunch” is peanut butter (crunchy style maybe?). Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Mix-in-a-Minute “Peanut Crunch” Frosting Creamy, nut-filled Peanut Crunch leaves its role as a sandwich […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. ORNAMENTAL FROSTING 1 small egg white Few grains salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla flavoring 1-1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar Beat egg white to a foam with salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla; add […]