Instructions: Cream shortening, then add remaining ingredients.

This recipe yields 3 cups
of frosting. This produces frosting with a stiff consistency, perfect for piping roses. For a medium consistency, (for borders) add 1 tsp. water to each cup of frosting For a thin consistency, (suitable for icing the cake and writing or leaves) add 2 tsp. water to each cup of stiff frosting. I usually double this recipe when icing a two layer 9 inch cake with frosting decorations. Meringue powder and Valencia flavoring are both sold at my local party store. (Party Time) Valencia flavoring really gives this icing the taste of bakery icing and meringue powder gives it that soft

"crust". Simply Whites can be used in place of meringue powder and a flavoring called "Creme Bouquet" is also a good substitute for the Valencia.

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