Description
Milk Frosting is a creamy, smooth, and versatile frosting that’s perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and various desserts. It’s known for its light texture and just-right sweetness, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer a less heavy frosting than traditional buttercream.
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Prepare Milk Mixture:
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk and flour.
Cook, whisking constantly, for 4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and resembles a very thick pudding. It should coat the back of a spoon.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (approximately 3 minutes).
Stop the mixer and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Incorporate Milk Mixture:
Add the cooled milk mixture to the bowl of the stand mixer.
Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy, pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add Vanilla:
Switch to the whisk attachment.
Add vanilla extract and mix on high until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Enjoy your delicious milk frosting! 
Notes
- For a thicker frosting, add an extra tablespoon of flour to the milk mixture.
- This frosting can be flavored with cocoa powder, citrus zest, or fruit purees for variety.
- Ensure the milk mixture is completely cooled before adding to the butter and sugar to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg