Grandma's Frosting
Creamy, dreamy, and irresistibly light, Grandma’s Frosting is the perfect topping for your homemade cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Made with just six simple pantry staples—granulated sugar, milk, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this frosting balances a rich buttery base with a pillowy texture that melts in your mouth. The unique cooking method involves creating a velvety pudding-like base that is later whipped into fluffy perfection, yielding a frosting that is smooth, not-too-sweet, and easy to spread. Whether you're recreating nostalgic family recipes or looking for a frosting that will wow at your next celebration, Grandma’s Frosting is the ultimate choice for an old-fashioned yet timeless dessert upgrade.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, milk, and all-purpose flour until smooth.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool completely. To speed up the cooling process, transfer it to a bowl and place it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Step 4
While the mixture is cooling, use a stand mixer or handheld mixer to beat the unsalted butter until it is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Once the cooked mixture is fully cooled, add it to the butter in the mixer bowl. Beat them together on medium speed until fully combined and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the frosting mixture. Beat again briefly to combine.
Step 7
Use Grandma's Frosting immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Before using refrigerated frosting, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes and re-whip if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (583.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1798.7 |
| Total Fat 101.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 59.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 270.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 251.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 229.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 212.5g | |
| Protein 11.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 107.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 332.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 437.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories