Recipe: Frosting Mix Additions (for white, chocolate or fluffy frosting mix, Betty Crocker, 1980's)

FROSTING MIX ADDITIONS

CREAMY VANILLA FROSTING VARIATIONS
Prepare 1 package (14.5 ounces) creamy vanilla frosting mix as directed except, try one of the following variations:

Browned Butter:
Lightly brown the butter over low heat.

Chocolate:
Add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.

Cocoa Mocha:
Substitute strong coffee for the water and add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.

Lemon, Orange or Lime:
Substitute lemon, orange or lime juice for the water.

Peppermint:
Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract and 3 to 4 drops food color.

Raspberry or Strawberry:
Substitute crushed fresh or thawed frozen raspberries or strawberries for the water.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING VARIATIONS
Prepare 1 package (13.7 ounces) chocolate fudge frosting mix as directed except, try one of the following variations:

Mocha:
Add 1 tablespoon powdered instant coffee.

Peppermint:
Sprinkle top of frosted cake with 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy.

Peppermint Fudge:
Stir in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.

Rocky Road:
Stir in 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows and 1/2 cup chopped nuts.

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING VARIATIONS
Prepare 1 package(7.2 ounces) fluffy white frosting mix as
directed except, try one of the following variations:

Almond:
Fold in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.

Cherry-Nut:
Fold in 1/3 cup drained chopped maraschino cherries and
1/2 cup chopped nuts.

Chocolate Chip:
Fold in 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces.

Cinnamon:
Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

Clove:
Add 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.

Lemon:
Fold in 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract.

Maple-Nut:
Fold in 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Mocha:
Add 2 teaspoons powdered instant coffee.

Nutmeg:
Add 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

Orange-Coconut:
Fold in 1 tablespoon grated orange peel and 1/2 cup finely cut-up coconut.

Peppermint:
Fold in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract. Red or green food color can be added.

Spice:
Add 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

From: Recipelink.com
Adapted from source: Recipe booklet: Good and Easy Cooking, Betty Crocker, 1985