Hester's Red Velvet Cake Icing

Hester's Red Velvet Cake Icing
45 min.
12
238kcal

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Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of Hester's Red Velvet Cake Icing, a delightful topping that will elevate your dessert experience to new heights. This luscious icing is not just a simple addition; it’s a creamy, dreamy blend that perfectly complements the iconic red velvet cake, making every bite a celebration of flavor and texture.

What sets Hester's icing apart is its unique preparation method, which involves cooking flour and milk together to create a smooth, thick base. This technique ensures a light and fluffy consistency that melts in your mouth, providing a delightful contrast to the dense cake. The combination of vegetable shortening and sugar adds a rich sweetness, while a hint of vanilla extract rounds out the flavor profile, making it irresistible.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this icing serves 12, making it perfect for gatherings, birthdays, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests. With a caloric breakdown that balances indulgence and enjoyment, you can savor each slice without guilt. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, Hester's Red Velvet Cake Icing is an easy yet impressive way to enhance your dessert game. Get ready to whip up a batch and watch as it transforms your cake into a show-stopping masterpiece!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup flour 
  • cup milk 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup shortening crisco® (such as )
  • cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • double boiler
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Place the mixture in the refrigerator until chilled.
  3. 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 Facts

Calories238kcal
Protein1.54%
Fat66.14%
Carbs32.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.26
Glycemic Load
13.43
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.7895652185316%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:237.82kcal
11.89%
Fat:17.81g
27.4%
Saturated Fat:4.65g
29.08%
Carbohydrates:19.58g
6.53%
Net Carbohydrates:19.51g
7.09%
Sugar:17.66g
19.62%
Cholesterol:2.44mg
0.81%
Sodium:8.66mg
0.38%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:0.94g
1.87%
Vitamin K:9.16µg
8.72%
Vitamin E:1.06mg
7.06%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.61%
Calcium:25.77mg
2.58%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.35%
Phosphorus:23.37mg
2.34%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.04%
Selenium:1.37µg
1.96%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.83%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.49%
Folate:4.77µg
1.19%
Source:Allrecipes