On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:59:27 GMT, "Julie Bove" >
wrote:

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>"Little Malice" > wrote in message
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>> One time on Usenet, "Julie Bove" > said:
>>> "Anna" > wrote in message
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>>> >1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
>>> > 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
>>> > 1 cup milk
>>> > 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
>>> >
>>> > In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix with milk and vanilla. Mix until
>>> > smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping until no streaks remain. Spread
>>> > evenly over cake
>>>
>>> Ugh. That sounds vile!
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>> It's not something I'd want to try either. I've been trying scratch
>> frostings lately and though I haven't done this one, it sounds nice
>> to me:
>>
>> French Vanilla Frosting
>>
>> 1 C. milk
>> 3 T. flour
>>
>> Make a white sauce of above. It will be very thick. Boil for 1 few
>> minutes. Cool completely.
>>
>> 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter
>> 1 C. granulated sugar
>> 2 tsp. vanilla extract
>>
>> Cream butter. Add sugar and vanilla. Combine white sauce and beat at
>> high speed on food mixer for about 5 minutes. Makes enough to frost a
>> 2 or 3 layer cake.
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>Hmmm... I've made a lot of frostings in my time but never one with flour in
>it! And that sounds like a LOT of milk. I wonder how it sets up?

Maybe you could gradually add the milk to the consistency you like. I
know a cup does sound like a lot for this recipe.
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