Frosting that will get you hugs
There are two kinds of people: those who lick the frosting off a piece a cake and then those who eat the cake and not the frosting.
What do I prefer? Do you even have to ask? Both, together…in copious amounts.
For those who aren’t frosting people, their reasons usually are that it’s too sweet. I’ve never had that feeling but most of you know my sweet scale by now is a little skewed.
This frosting is for those that don’t like it too sweet.
I’ve been wanting to try this frosting ever since I saw it on the Pioneer Woman but was a little hesitant because it was flour based which didn’t sound appetizing at all and then it said to cook the frosting.
Cook the frosting? The result is silky, light, whipped cream-like frosting.
My husband teaches early morning seminary at our house. For one of his student’s birthday’s he asked if I could make cupcakes. What teenager, or adult for that matter, doesn’t want cupcakes at 6:00 AM? I’m always looking to make goodies so I said of course.
I was still sleeping when the birthday boy, Kevin, ate his birthday cupcake but my husband said he kept declaring that it was the best frosting he ever had.
I said, “Did you tell Kevin that’s actually the name of the frosting?”
My husband said, “No. But he liked it so much he did ask if it would be too weird if he gave you a hug.”
Hmm…at that moment it might have been a little weird since I was in bed…sleeping.
Frosting that will get you hugs
There are two kinds of people: those who lick the frosting off a piece a cake and then those who eat the cake and not the frosting.
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks, room temperature (see note))
- 1 cup granulated white sugar (not powdered sugar)
Instructions
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In a small saucepan, whisk flour into milk and heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. It took me around 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. You can place the saucepan over ice in the sink for about 10 minutes or so until the mixture cools if you are in a hurry. Stir in vanilla. This mixture must be completely cooled in order for the frosting to work.
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While the mixture is cooling, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Then add the cooled milk/flour/vanilla mixture and beat until it all combines and resembles whipped cream. Make sure you scrape down the sides every so often so that it all gets incorporated and whipped. If it's not looking like whipped cream, keep on whipping. This frosting is great for piping. Best served the same day.
Recipe Notes
Note: Your butter must be room temperature for this to work. Don't microwave it to get it soft. Bring it to room temperature on the counter.
Source: recipe from The Pioneer Woman
Is there a recipe for chocolate frosting made this way?
I’m sure there is one out there but I don’t have one.
I love this recipe it’s very tasty.
I would like to know if I can make this 2 days ahead and if I can, should I store it in the fridge or in a container on the counter?
This is best used the same day in my opinion.
Can you add food colouring at the end?
Of course!
can you add cocoa powder to make a chocolate frosting?
My frosting came together well but I used less butter as it seemed too oily. Why did that happen? After cake frosted the frosting seemed wet. More flour? More sugar?
I would suggest making it as written otherwise the results may vary.
How should you store this? Does it need to be refrigerated??
I don’t refrigerate it.
Will this recipe work for frosting a cake?
Yes absolutely!
My mother-in-law taught me this same recipe 49 years ago and it’s my go to frosting recipe. In fact everyone in the family requests it. I think I could get away with half as much cake and twice as much frosting and they’d all be thrilled.
Awesome!
I tried this recipe in 2011. i still remember how tasty this is. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe
You’re welcoem!