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Little Malice[_4_]

One time on Usenet, said:
> On Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:50:45 GMT, (Little
> Malice) wrote:
>
> >One time on Usenet, "Julie Bove" > said:
> >> "Anna" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >
> >> >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!
> >
> >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.
>
> Could you add cocoa to this to make it chocolate???

Sure, or some melted baking chocolate. I might add a bit more
sugar to compensate. Or use melted semi-sweet. I would probably
add it after the white sauce is cooked though, if you're adding
something hot...

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Jani in WA