Best Buttercream Frosting

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Try this buttercream frosting made with granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar. It's the best for chocolate cakes and cupcakes. This recipe makes enough to frost the top of a 9x13-inch cake.

Submitted by Jennifer
Updated on January 13, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
18
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 1 cup milk

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  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.

  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.

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

Editor's Note:

Some reviewers have suggested processing the sugar in a high-powered blender before using in Step 2.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147 Calories
11g Fat
13g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 13%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 1g 1%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.