Ermine Frosting

(from cokerlj’s recipe box)

This is about the VERY BEST frosting a person could ever make!! It is a must for Red Velvet Cake and I also think Poppy Seed Cake!

Source: Millie Vasek Bartek

Categories: Frostings & Icing

Ingredients

  • After making this frosting several times, I discovered the amounts called for is not enough. I also revised the recipe to use half shortening and half margarine. THE AMOUNTS BELOW ARE DOUBLED.
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
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  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
  • (1 cup coconut OPTIONAL to sprinkle on cake if desired.)

Directions

  1. Cook milk, flour and salt together until thick, stirring continuously. Cool, stirring occasionally as it cools.

  2. Cream shortening, margarine and sugar very well, add flavorings.

  3. Combine with first mixture. Bea well. Spread between layers and all over cake. Sprinkle with optional coconut if desired.

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