Cooked Buttercream Frosting

Vegetarian
Cooked Buttercream Frosting
45 min.
9
255kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your baking game, look no further than this delightful Cooked Buttercream Frosting! Perfect for slathering on cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies, this frosting is a game-changer that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, it’s the ideal finishing touch for any dessert.

This vegetarian-friendly recipe is not only easy to make but also uses simple ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. The unique cooking method of combining fat-free milk and flour creates a smooth base that gives the frosting its signature lightness and stability. Plus, with just 45 minutes of your time, you can whip up enough frosting to generously serve nine people, making it perfect for gatherings or special occasions.

What sets this frosting apart is its balance of flavors. The light butter adds a subtle richness, while the powdered sugar sweetens it just right, and a hint of vanilla extract rounds out the taste beautifully. Whether you're frosting a birthday cake or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this Cooked Buttercream Frosting is sure to impress your family and friends. So grab your mixing bowl and whisk, and let’s get started on creating a frosting that will take your desserts to the next level!

Ingredients

  • cup milk fat-free
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 12 tablespoons butter light chilled
  • 2.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. Cook milk and flour in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat 2 1/2 minutes or until very thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Spoon into a bowl; cover and chill thoroughly.
  2. Beat butter and chilled flour mixture at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Gradually add sugar, and beat just until blended (do not overbeat). Stir in vanilla; cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories255kcal
Protein3.33%
Fat36.11%
Carbs60.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.03
Glycemic Load
3.66
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.4582608342171%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:254.58kcal
12.73%
Fat:10.36g
15.95%
Saturated Fat:6.43g
40.18%
Carbohydrates:39.11g
13.04%
Net Carbohydrates:38.95g
14.16%
Sugar:34.05g
37.83%
Cholesterol:20.6mg
6.87%
Sodium:18.7mg
0.81%
Alcohol:0.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Protein:2.15g
4.31%
Vitamin A:372.49IU
7.45%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.96%
Calcium:46.15mg
4.62%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.2%
Phosphorus:41.8mg
4.18%
Selenium:2.91µg
4.16%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.24%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.04%
Folate:11.41µg
2.85%
Iron:0.49mg
2.75%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.15%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
1.99%
Vitamin B3:0.38mg
1.91%
Potassium:66.28mg
1.89%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.44%
Magnesium:5.54mg
1.38%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.23%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.02%
Source:My Recipes