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| Cupcakes with Easy Vanilla Frosting (decorated with mini chocolate chips by Little Lady) |
What have you been doing for the last six weeks? It's been a busy summer here for Mimi and Daddy-O. We've had summer visitors since my last post. You can take a quick look at some of the things we did. And this is only with ONE set of grandchildren! I'll share the others in the next post.
I'm sure some good recipes will be missed but I'm trying to get caught up and post some of the new ones we've tried this summer. Before I don't remember where I found them. This blog serves as my recipe box now.
Wading in the creek, a family tradition.
First boat ride.
Family trio.
The farm is a big playground.
Lake time.
Music lover.
Cousin time.
Good garden help.
She asked to bake. So we did.
I had a cake mix on hand
which was enough for a 3-year-old to handle.
It was her idea to add mini chocolate chips to the batter.
But I had no can of frosting. Years ago when I had no frosting and was baking with the oldest granddaughter, we discovered the 1-Minute Chocolate Frosting which I've used for years now. (See Recipe Index.) But I wanted something even easier for this baking episode. This baker is 3.
A quick Google search found this recipe that is so much like the Chocolate Frosting (also in the Recipe Index) that came from a church friend years ago. I'm happy to add the vanilla version to my kitchen repertoire. It's delicious. And absolutely the easiest I've ever made.
EASY VANILLA FROSTING (makes 1/2 cup)
1 cup powdered sugar (do not sift before measuring)
2 tablespoons softened butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
about 3 to 4 teaspoons of milk
Place powdered sugar, butter and vanilla in a bowl. Mix with electric mixer and combine for a few seconds.
Add milk slowly, a teaspoon at a time, until it's frosting consistency.
Beat on HIGH for about 15 seconds.
Be careful to add the milk a teaspoon at a time. If you add too much, you'll have runny frosting!
This barely made enough for one dozen cupcakes. (Confession—I threw out some of the batter. One dozen cupcakes was all we needed.) I think this could be doubled.
Oh thank you, thank you! I have a five year old grandchild and always looking for a fun, engrossing activity (besides crafts which only works in fits and starts) to keep her out of her mother’s hair for an hour). Easy frosting should add about 15 minutes of bliss vs. the 15 seconds to open a can of commercial stuff. Looks like family time in your house is the best time!
ReplyDeleteA new activity for us that managed to keep their attention for a whole 20 minutes was a set of plastic balance stones. A little pricey but I think we got our moneys worth! My set from Special Supplies had 10 “stones.” There are sets with more that of course cost more. I ordered from Amazon. Look at their different vendors. The prices vary.
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