http://blog.hines57.com The Hines Family Web Log Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:08:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://blog.hines57.com/2009/01/01/cream-cheese-frosting/ http://blog.hines57.com/2009/01/01/cream-cheese-frosting/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:30:43 +0000 Bubba http://blog.hines57.com/2009/01/01/cream-cheese-frosting/ Ingredients:

• 1 pound cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
• 2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup), softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a hand-held electric mixer in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and butter on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed to high, and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. (Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape the down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.)

Reduce the speed of the mixer to low. Add the vanilla, raise the speed to high and mix briefly until fluffy (scrape down the bowl occasionally). Store in the refrigerator until somewhat stiff, before using. May be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Yield: enough to frost a 3 layer (9-inch) cake

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• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to a spreading consistency.

Add small amount additional milk, if needed.

Stir in vanilla. About 2 cups frosting.

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