How to Make Hester's Red Velvet Cake Icing - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of red velvet cake, then you know that a delicious cream cheese icing is absolutely essential to complete the flavor profile. Luckily, we have the perfect recipe for you: Hester's Red Velvet Cake Icing. This classic icing is smooth, creamy, and has just the right amount of tanginess to perfectly complement the rich red velvet cake layers. Whether you're baking a cake for a special occasion or just craving a slice of red velvet goodness, this icing is guaranteed to take your de...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Cook the milk and flour in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula until thickened, about 5 minutes. Place the mixture in the refrigerator until chilled.
  • Combine the vegetable shortening, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until well blended. Beat the chilled milk mixture into the shortening mixture until fluffy.
  • Nutrition

    236 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 8mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 34mg