Silky Vanilla Butter Frosting |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 33 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1 1/3 cups milk |
1 cup butter, softened |
1 tablespoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In 2-quart saucepan, thoroughly combine sugar and flour.
2. With wire whisk, gradually stir in milk until smooth.
3. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened and boils.
4. Reduce heat to low; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat and cool completely.
6. In medium bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter until light and fluffy.
7. Gradually beat in milk mixture; beat in vanilla.
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