Try this buttercream frosting made with granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar. It's the best for chocolate cakes and cupcakes. This recipe makes enough to frost the top of a 9x13-inch cake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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1
Whisk milk and flour together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until mixture starts to thicken, 4 to 5 minutes. Then, whisk vigorously until mixture is lump-free, creamy, sticky, and significantly thicker, 2 to 3 more minutes; it may appear to ball up. Immediately remove from the heat and transfer to a plate; let cool to room temperature.
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2
While the milk mixture is cooling, beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer for at least 10 minutes. Mixture should be very fluffy; you may need to mix for 5 more minutes. Gradually mix in cooled milk mixture on high speed; continue to mix until fluffy and smooth. Mix in vanilla.
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3
Cover and refrigerate until frosting reaches a spreading consistency, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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