This handwritten recipe card comes from a large collection, date unknown. One of the ingredients is “Hershey’s Handi-Bake”, I’m not familiar with that product so if you know what it is, please drop a note in the comments below (thank you). Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.

Handi Fluffy Frosting

Combine in bowl:

2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1/2 c. soft butter. Beat until blended.

Add: 1/4 c. evaporated milk
3-1 oz pkgs. Hershey’s Handi-Bake
1 c. sifted confectioner’s sugar
Beat until blended.

Add: 1 c. sifted Confectioners sugar
2 tbsp evaporated milk

frosts 2 9″ cake layers

This handwritten recipe card is for gingerbread frosting only, not the gingerbread. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.

Praline-frosted Gingerbread

Recipe for frosting–

Cream 1/4 cup margarine and 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; blend in 2 tablespoons cream. Add 2 cups Kraft Miniature Marshmallows, 1/2 cup flaked coconut and 1/4 cup chopped pecans; mix lightly.

Spread on 8 or 9-inch square gingerbread or cake. Broil until bubbly and lightly browned. Glamor with old-time taste appeal! Delicious afternoon party dessert, too.

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Orange Coconut Frosting

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. orange juice *RecipeCurio Note: The measurement isn’t clear, it could be tsp or tbsp–please let me know if you try it
2 egg whites
1/2 c. shredded coconut

Place all ingredients except coconut in top of double boiler over hot water. Beat with rotary beater until icing will hold in peaks.

Sprinkle with shredded coconut.

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Caramel Frosting

1/4 c. butter or marg.
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp milk
1 c. confectioner’s sugar

Melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, salt and bring to a boil. Boil lard for 2 min. stirring constantly. Remove from heat. and add milk, stirring vigorously. Put back over the heat & bring to a full boil again. Set aside to cool until lukewarm about 10 min. Stir in confectioner’s sugar and beat until cool & smooth enough to spread. If frosting stiffens too quickly add a few drops of milk.

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Smooth Butter Frosting

1/3 c. cold milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 envelope Dream Whip
1 lb. Confectioners sugar
2 tbsp milk
3 tbsp butter, softened

Combine 1/3 c. milk, vanilla & Dream Whip in large bowl. Add half of sugar, blend well — Whip rapidly until thickened. about 2 min. at med. speed alternately add remaining sugar & milk. Beat after each addition. Add butter, 1 tbsp at a time beating well. Makes 2 3/4 c. enough for 8″ or 9″ layer cake or 24 c. cakes.

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Cake Frosting

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. white shortening
2/3 c. milk
1 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Cream butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar. Heat milk to hot but not scalded & add 2 tbsp at a time. Add vanilla. Beat on high speed until you can’t taste the sugar.

This recipe was written on a large white index card and comes from a large collection of recipes, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.

Mint Butter Cream Icing

2 tbsp butter
2 c. confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp milk
6 tbsp mint jelly

Cream butter; add sugar, vanilla, milk and mint jelly. Beat well until smooth.

Spread on cake. Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles.

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Creamy Pineapple Frosting

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. shortening
3 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1 c. (8 1/2 oz. drained, crushed pineapple)
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp grated lemon rind

Cream butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar, beat until light and fluffy. Blend in remaining ingredients.