Sometimes, I make cakes from scratch, however, most times I use a mix. I can rarely make a scratch cake as light as those from the box. I do make frosting homemade though. I can't stand the flavor of the store bought frosting. The first recipe is a cooked chocolate frosting. It's quick, easy and really yummy. Cake mixes are on sale this week for .98 cents a box. for Betty Crocker and .88 cents a box for Pillsbury at Wal-mart. This is a good time to stock up.
Chocolate Cake Frosting-recipe is from http://www.dealstomeals.blogspot.com/
1 stick butter, 3 ½ T. cocoa, 1/3 c. sweetened and condensed milk, stir constantly and bring to a boil. Add 1 lb.-powdered sugar (or a little less, depending on how soft you want your frosting), 1 t. vanilla and ¾ c. chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans (nuts are optional). Beat well and ice cake while it is still hot. Serve cake warm or cooled.
The second recipe is for Cream Cheese Frosting. This frosting is simple and awesome. (You can make this a chocolate cream cheese frosting by adding in cocoa powder.)
Cream Cheese Frosting
2- 8 oz. pkg cream cheese
1 stick butter ( don't skimp, butter is best)
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Mix until creamy.
We had carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. It was yummy.
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