This traditional wedding cake frosting is just the right amount to frost an 8″ single-layer round cake! It’s perfect for those times when you need a small cake!
Traditional Wedding Cake Frosting
Servings 14
Calories 133 kcal
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- ½ tsp salt dissolved in 1 teaspoon warm water
- 1 tsp vanilla*
- ½ tsp almond extract**
- ¼ cup water
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
- Food coloring, optional
Put the shortening, salt solution, vanilla, almond extract, water and 2 cups confectioners' sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
Beat on low speed until well blended. Turn the mixer speed to high and beat for 10 minutes.
Shut the mixer off and add the rest of the confectioners' sugar. Beat on low speed until well blended, adding more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
With the mixer still running, add food coloring, a few drops at a time, to achieve the desired color.
*Use clear vanilla extract for a bright white frosting.
**Another flavor extract can be substituted for the almond extract or you can increase the vanilla by ½ tsp.
Hack: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Note: This recipe will frost one 8" or 9" single-layer cake.
Keyword buffet, dessert, easy, frosting, homemade frosting, party food, picnic food, traditional, wedding cake, white frosting
Did you know? The first recorded wedding “dessert” was a pie filled with oysters, lamb testicles, throat, rooster comb, and pine kernels. Check out some other fun facts about wedding confections here!
Suggestion: Use this frosting to top a super fun tie-dye birthday cake!