Description
A rich and creamy buttercream frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together flour and milk until smooth and lump-free.
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and cool completely.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar together for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the cooled flour-milk mixture one spoonful at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then beat the mixture for another 5–7 minutes until very light and whipped.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature and rewhip before using again.
Notes
- This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Make sure to rewhip the frosting before using after refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg