Creamy Vanilla Frosting

Name: Creamy Vanilla Frosting
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 2 cups milk; 1 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1 2 cups sugar; 1 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

From the kitchen of Carly

A flour-and-milk base cooked until thick and glossy transforms into silky frosting when beaten with softened butter and sugar. The result is impossibly creamy and stable, with real vanilla flavor that tastes like buttercream's more elegant cousin.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

16 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 cups milk
12 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
12 cups sugar
12 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

In a medium-size saucepan, whisk the flour into the milk until smooth. Place over medium heat and, stirring constantly, cook until the mixture becomes very thick and begins to bubble, 10-15 minutes. Cover with waxed paper placed directly on the surface and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
In a large bowl, on the medium high speed of an electric mixer, beat the butter for 3 minutes, until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sugar, beating continuously for 3 minutes until fluffy. Add the vanilla and beat well.
Add the cooled milk mixture, and continue to beat on the medium high speed for 5 minutes, until very smooth and noticeably whiter in color. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes (no less and no longer—set a timer!). Use immediately.