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Creamy Vintage Vanilla Frosting

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The timeless frosting is is decadently creamy, airy, and smooth, but much more stable than whipped cream. It begins with by combining flour and milk into a roux and then whipping it with softened butter and sugar. It uses granulated sugar, not confectionary sugar and the end result is a not too sweet, smooth as silky frosting that complements rather than competes with the cake. 

  • Author: Liz Murray

Ingredients

  • 5 TBSPS All Purpose Flour (50g)
  • 1 cup milk (240g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (227g)

Instructions

  • Cook the flour and milk in a saucepan over medium low heat, whisking gently the whole time, until thick. 
  • Using a rubber spatula, transfer it to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Cool completely. 
  • In a standing mixer, cream softened butter with sugar and vanilla until fluffy. 
  • Gradually add cooled flour mixture in with the butter. Mix until cream on medium high speed. Do not overbeat. 
  • Add vanilla and stir for a few seconds to incorporate. 
  • Set aside until ready to use. 

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