Best Buttercream Frosting

Buttercream frosting with granulated sugar instead of confectioners'! Made with a thick roux that's cooled and beaten into whipped butter and sugar.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 147 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk milk and flour together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until mixture starts to thicken, 4 to 5 minutes. Then, whisk vigorously until mixture is lump-free, creamy, sticky, and significantly thicker, 2 to 3 more minutes; it may appear to ball up. Immediately remove from the heat and transfer to a plate; let cool to room temperature.

Step 2

While the milk mixture is cooling, beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer for at least 10 minutes. Mixture should be very fluffy; you may need to mix for 5 more minutes. Gradually mix in cooled milk mixture on high speed; continue to mix until fluffy and smooth. Mix in vanilla.

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate until frosting reaches a spreading consistency, about 30 minutes.