Silky Vanilla Butter Frosting

4.5(52)

This is not your usual butter-cream made with powdered sugar. Butter is beaten into a flour-thickened base to make an exquisitely light and creamy frosting. Not overly sweet like those made with powdered sugar, but sweet enough to be the perfect compliment for a cake. Make sure the base is completely cooled before beating in the butter. I added in 15 minutes cooling time, but it will vary depending on conditions.

by Sharlene~W·published 2002-03-28

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Servings

3 1/4 cups, 10 serving(s)

Total time

33 min

prep 25 min

Calories / serving

288 kcal

Ingredients (5)

serves

1 cup sugarsugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flourflour
1 1/3 cups milkmilk
1 cup butter, softenedbutter
1 tablespoon vanilla extractvanilla-extract

Instructions (7 steps)

01In 2-quart saucepan, thoroughly combine sugar and flour.
02With wire whisk, gradually stir in milk until smooth.
03Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened and boils.
04Reduce heat to low; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
05Remove from heat and cool completely.
06In medium bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter until light and fluffy.
07Gradually beat in milk mixture; beat in vanilla.

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