Make frosting without powdered sugar with this easy recipe. This quick frosting is light and fluffy and looks like whipped cream. The recipe makes about 3 1/2 cups, enough to fill and frost a 2-layer cake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter , softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Whisk together milk and flour in a small saucepan until smooth.
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3
Cook and stir over medium heat until it boils and thickens. Set aside to cool thoroughly.
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4
Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.
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5
Add thickened, cooled milk. Beat until mixture resembles whipped cream.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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