Milk Frosting Recipe

This incredibly easy milk frosting recipe is a kitchen staple! Always have the ingredients on hand for a quick and delicious dessert topping. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies – anything that needs a creamy, dreamy finish!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 639.4 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Milk Frosting

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How to Make Milk Frosting

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup milk to the melted butter. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let it boil gently for exactly 10 minutes without stirring.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Beat the frosting with an electric mixer until it is light, fluffy, and reaches a spreadable consistency. This may take 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

600g

Fat

12g

Carbs

50g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Milk Frosting?

Milk Frosting takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Milk Frosting?

Milk Frosting has approximately 639.4 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 50 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Milk Frosting?

The key ingredients for Milk Frosting are Butter, Sugar, Milk, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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