Amazingly Easy Delicious Buttery Frosting Recipe

Get ready to experience the creamiest, most buttery frosting you've ever tasted! This incredibly easy recipe, inspired by recipe #41923, is unbelievably simple to customize. Whip up a batch in minutes for perfectly frosted cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Want a coconut twist? Add a teaspoon of coconut extract and ½ cup of flaked coconut – it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! This recipe is so versatile; it’s the perfect base for countless flavor variations.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 266.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Amazingly Easy Delicious Buttery Frosting

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Amazingly Easy Delicious Buttery Frosting

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • Extract

How to Make Amazingly Easy Delicious Buttery Frosting

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens into a smooth paste (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter and 3 cups of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the cooled milk and flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, beating on low speed until combined.
  5. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 2-3 minutes, or until the frosting is light, fluffy, and completely smooth.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

61g

Carbs

7g