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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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"Smooth and tasty vanilla buttercream, perfect consistency for decorating any cake." — Couellet

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1 cup milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup butter

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

Stir milk and flour together in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes. Cool mixture in refrigerator until cold to the touch, about 15 minutes.
Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until light and fluffy.
Stir cooled milk until smooth. Slowly beat into the butter mixture until frosting is of a spreadable consistency. For a thicker icing, you may not need the entire milk mixture.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Nutrition

Calories
198 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
13.5 g
4%

Cholesterol
42 mg
14%

Fat
15.8 g
24%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
1.2 g
2%

Sodium
117 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 198
Calories from Fat: 142

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.8g 24 %
Saturated Fat 10g 50 %
Cholesterol 42mg 14 %
Sodium 117mg 5 %
Potassium 39mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 13.5g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 1.2g 2 %
Sugars 10.8g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 2 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 3 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 1 %
Folate 4 %

* 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.