This is a perfect frosting for angel food cake and for a little girl turning 1. Happy Birthday, Catherine.
Angel Food Cake
From allrecipes.com
From allrecipes.com
Ingredients
- 10-12 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
Directions
- Separate eggs; discard yolks or cover and refrigerate for another use. Measure egg whites, adding or removing whites as needed to equal 1-1/2 cups. Place in a mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sift confectioners' sugar and flour together three times; set aside. Add cream of tartar, extracts and salt to egg whites; beat on high speed. Gradually add sugar, beating until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks form. Fold in flour mixture, 1/4 cup at a time. Gently spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely before removing cake from pan. Frost with strawberry frosting. Refrigerate.
Footnotes
Nutritional Analysis: One slice equals
101 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59 mg sodium,
23 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2
starch.
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
This is an adaptation of Wilton's buttercream frosting
4 c powered sugar
1/2 c butter at room temperature
1/2 Spectrum organic butter flavored shortening OR 1/2 butter at room temperature
1 t. vanilla
In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add 1/2 cup of strawberries, using only the berries and draining the liquid. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use. For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using. Adjust sugar/strawberry amount to desired consistency.
It was perfect. So delicious. Thank you!!
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