Creamy Vanilla Frosting
A rich and fluffy vanilla frosting made with a cooked milk base, butter, and vanilla extract. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods.
Ingredients
- •6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •2 cups milk
- •2 cups unsalted butter
- •2 cups sugar
- •2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a medium-size saucepan, whisk the flour into the milk until smooth. Place over medium heat and, stirring constantly, cook until the mixture becomes very thick and begins to bubble, 10-15 minutes. Cover with waxed paper placed directly on the surface and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
45 min
- 2.
In a large bowl, on the medium high speed of an electric mixer, beat the butter for 3 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sugar, beating continuously for 3 minutes until fluffy. Add the vanilla and beat well.
6 min
- 3.
Add the cooled milk mixture, and continue to beat on the medium high speed for 5 minutes, until very smooth and noticeably whiter in color. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes (no less and no longer-set a timer!). Use immediately.
20 min
