BEST BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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Best buttercream frosting--great for Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In small saucepan cook flour and milk until it forms a ball, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature.
With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat both mixtures together on high speed until fluffy and smooth. Add vanilla and beat until combined. Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour, until it is of spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 78.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g