Fruit Frosting

Submitted by hungrykitten

"From the Sharp Carousel Microwave Cookbook, 1981. I used cherry Koolaid to frost white cupcakes. It was yummy. This would be good for any holiday."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup margarine, softened
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 dash salt
• 2 tablespoons sweetened Kool-Aid drink mix (any fruit flavor)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

directions

1. Beat margarine until light and fluffy. Stir in lemon juice, salt and Kool-aid. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
2. Place milk in 1 cup measure. Microwave on medium high until very warm, 30 to 45 seconds. Add milk to frosting, 1 tablespoon at a time; beat until frosting is desired consistency. Stir in chopped nuts.
3. Fills and frosts 2 (9 inch) layers or a 9 x 13 inch cake.