  Icings and Toppings “Creamier” icings and toppings—yours with today’s Carnation, the milk that does what cream can do—with ½ the fat calories! No other form of milk—not even cream itself—can give results so perfectly smooth in these rich-tasting recipes. Carnation does it with ½ the fat calories, and at ½ the cost of cream! Carnation’s “creamy” consistency works wonders in all your recipes—makes casseroles richer, sauces smoother, everything more delicious. Have you tried cooking with today’s Carnation? * * * Extra Smooth Vanilla IcingAlways creamy rich and super smooth ... it’s made with Carnation.... —Makes icing for two 8-inch cake layers ? cup undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon salt 4 to 4½ cups sifted confectioners sugar ¼ cup soft butter Combine all ingredients except butter until smooth. Add butter; beat until creamy. Spread between, on top and sides of cooled cake layers. Nippy Lemon IcingThe tang of fresh lemons ... the sweetness of sugar ... and the creaminess of Carnation.... —Makes icing for two 8-inch layers ¼ cup undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk ¼ teaspoon salt 4 to 4½ cups sifted confectioners sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup soft butter Blend all ingredients except lemon juice and butter until smooth. Add lemon juice and butter; beat until creamy. Spread between, on sides and on top of cooled cake layers. Orange Icing: Use orange juice and orange rind in place of lemon. 1-2-3 Fudge SauceQuick as 1-2-3 ... and so easy to remember.... —Makes 2½ cups 1 large can (1? cups) undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk 2 cups granulated sugar 3 squares (3 ounces) unsweetened chocolate 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix Carnation, sugar and chocolate in saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring vigorously. (Start timing when mixture starts to “bubble” around edges of pan.) Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Beat with rotary-type beater for 1 minute. Serve hot or cold on ice cream or cake. If sauce is too thick when cold, add additional undiluted Carnation just before serving. * * * With your “party dessert,” you’ll serve coffee, of course. And to millions of real coffee lovers the only way to “cream” their coffee is with Carnation. They love the creamier, richer flavor—and more tempting color Carnation gives to coffee. Fill your cream pitcher with Carnation—the milk that whips! Butterscotch SauceA dessert sauce that adds a party touch to ice cream, cake, puddings... —Makes about 1½ cups 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup corn syrup ¼ cup undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk ¼ cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk Mix brown sugar, corn syrup and ¼ cup Carnation in saucepan. Heat to boiling. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add butter and vanilla. Stir until butter is melted. Cool mixture slightly. Add the ½ cup Carnation. Serve hot or cold. Fluffy Chocolate IcingRich and creamy ... easy to spread ... so quick to mix.... —Makes icing for two 8-inch layers 1 cup (6-oz. package) semi-sweet chocolate pieces ¼ cup butter 1½ cups sifted confectioners sugar ? cup undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk Melt chocolate and butter. Allow to cool thoroughly. Blend in sugar alternately with undiluted Carnation. Beat briskly to spreading consistency or on mixer at medium speed until creamy. Spread between layers, on sides, and on top of cooled cake layers. Chocolate Marshmallow Icing: Melt ½ cup diced marshmallows (4-5 medium) with chocolate before adding sugar. Chocolate Crunch Icing: Add ½ cup finely chopped nuts to icing before spreading on cooled cake layers. Broiled Coconut Crunch ToppingCan’t wait for your cake to cool?... Use this “broiled” icing.... —Makes topping for loaf cake ¼ cup soft butter 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar ? cup shredded coconut ½ cup chopped nuts ? cup undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk Combine all ingredients; spread over warm loaf cake (8 x 12). Place under broiler 3 to 4 inches from unit. Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until topping is bubbly and brown. Chocolate SauceCouldn’t be simpler to make!... Couldn’t be better to serve!... —Makes 1¼ cups ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces ? cup (small can) undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk Combine chocolate pieces and Carnation in saucepan over hot water or low heat. Stir constantly until chocolate melts (about 3 to 5 minutes). Remove from heat; cool. For a thinner sauce, add a little Carnation Evaporated Milk just before serving. * * * For a higher, lighter cake....In your favorite cake recipes, instead of ordinary bottled milk, use Carnation Evaporated Milk mixed with an equal amount of water. This mixture will give you a higher cake ... a lighter, more tender cake every time ... and a smooth, more evenly browned surface for icing. Cool cake thoroughly on wire rack before icing. {Cake} |
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