43 min
Prep Time
61 min
Cook Time
Easy
Level
6
Servings

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

Method

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Whisk together milk and flour in a small saucepan until smooth.

  3. Cook and stir over medium heat until it boils and thickens. Set aside to cool thoroughly.

  4. Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.

  5. Add thickened, cooled milk. Beat until mixture resembles whipped cream.

  6. Enjoy!

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