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Makes about 2 cups

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Makes about 2 cups

Frosting pairs very well with the Gluten-Free Golden Cupcakes (page 44).

Nutritional analysis per serving (2 tablespoons): Calories 182 (61% from fat)carb. 19g
pro. 0g
fat 13g sat. fat 6g
chol. 0mg
sod. 33mg
calc. 36mg
fiber 0g

Ingredients

  • 1cup non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening
  • 2cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼teaspoon fine sea salt

Preparation

  1. Put the shortening into the Cuisinart® mixing bowl. Attach the chef’s whisk and begin whisking on Speed 2, increasing up to Speed 5 to cream and make smooth, about 30 seconds.
    2. Scrape the entire bowl and then add the sugar.
  2. Start the mixer on Speed 2 and then slowly increase speed to 5 to incorporate the sugar.
  3. Scrape the bowl again and then add the vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Mix again, increasing up to Speed 10 until smooth and fluffy, about 30 seconds.