This classic frosting is made with butter, egg yolk, confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla. It’s rich, creamy, and perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
This recipe card also has a note for a Lemon Butter Cream Frosting – omit the vanilla and add two tablespoons grated lemon rind and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice for the milk. For an Orange Butter Cream Frosting, omit the vanilla and add two tablespoons grated orange rind and 3 tablespoons of orange juice for the milk.
Rich Butter Cream Frosting
A vintage handwritten recipe card for a Rich Butter Cream Frosting made with oleo, egg yolk, confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oleo (1 stick)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 pkg confectioners' sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Method
- Beat butter and egg yolk until soft.
- Beat in powdered sugar with milk and vanilla.
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Notes
Lemon or Orange -
Follow the basic recipe, but omit vanilla; add two tablespoons of grated lemon or orange rind and substitute three tablespoons of lemon or orange juice for three tablespoons of milk.
