Description
This creamy buttercream frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk flour and milk until smooth and thickened like pudding (about 7–10 minutes).
- Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to avoid skin forming. Let cool completely.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar on high until very light and fluffy, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the cooled flour-milk mixture to the creamed butter one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, then beat until light, fluffy, and silky smooth.
- If needed, chill for 10–15 minutes to firm up before piping or spreading.
Notes
- This frosting can be flavored with additional extracts or colors as desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop and mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg