Ingredients
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- 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
- 5 tablespoons (70 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cook the base: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the milk and flour. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula if necessary.
- Combine the mixtures: Add the cooled milk mixture to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and airy, about 2-3 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
- Add vanilla and whip: Switch to the whisk attachment. Add the vanilla extract and beat on high speed for 7-8 minutes, or until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the milk mixture, as it can become lumpy. Proper creaming of butter and sugar is essential for the right texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 55mg