Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on January 30, 2007

Recipes from Grandma

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
16 ounces powdered sugar, sifted (3-1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine cream cheese and butter, beating until smooth.

Add powdered sugar and vanilla.

Beat until light and fluffy.

Makes enough frosting for a 3-layer cake.

Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on January 19, 2007

Recipes from Grandma

Cake
Cream:
1 cup butter
1/3 cup cocoa
2 cup sugar

Add 4 eggs, one at a time. Mix well.

Add 1-1/2 cup flour
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Pour into a greased 9 inch x 13 inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Spread 1 pint marshmallow cream on hot cake.

Frosting
When cake is cool, frost with:
1 stick butter
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Add 1 pound box powdered sugar to frosting and stir well. Frost cake.