Whipped Buttercream Frosting
The unique ingredients in this frosting will surprise you, but you will love this light-as-air buttercream! It's sure to win over nonlovers of frosting everywhere!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (lemon, almond or orange is also delish!)
Whisk together flour and the milk in a small saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until it starts to thicken. It should look like thick pudding. Remove from heat and use a whisk to whip the mixture until completely smooth with no lumps. Chill in the fridge until completely cool. In an electric stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until incorporated and fluffy. While the mixer is running, add the cooled mixture of flour and milk. Add the flavoring. Beat for 5-7 minutes on the highest speed you can without it spraying out of the bowl. When the frosting is velvety smooth, use it to fill cupcakes, layer cakes, pastries or as a frosting for any dessert.
Keyword buttercream, dessert, frosting