Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Additional Time::30 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr
Servings::18
Ingredients
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1 cup milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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.
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.
Cover and refrigerate until frosting reaches a spreading consistency, about 30 minutes.
Editor's Note:
Some reviewers have suggested processing the sugar in a high-powered blender before using in Step 2.