Vanilla Frosting (The Best)

Name: Vanilla Frosting (The Best)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 litre (4 cups) / enough for a 2-layer cake, 20-cm (8-inch) in diameter
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unsalted butter, softened; 1/3 cup (75 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 ml) milk; The seeds of ¼ vanilla bean; 1 1/4 cups (310 ml) sugar

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Preparation: 20 MIN
Cooking: 5 MIN
Cooling: 2 H
Makes: 1 litre (4 cups) / enough for a 2-layer cake, 20-cm (8-inch) in diameter

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup (75 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 ml) milk
- The seeds of ¼ vanilla bean or
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups (310 ml) sugar

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Preparation

In a saucepan, melt 60 ml (¼ cup) of the butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the milk and vanilla and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk. Simmer gently for about 1 minute.
Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the mixture to prevent a crust from forming and let cool at room temperature.
Add the sugar and the remaining butter and beat with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes or until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

Note

This frosting will keep for about 3 days at room temperature or in the refrigerator. In this case, let it come to room temperature and beat again to restore its smoothness.

To vary the flavour, replace the milk and vanilla:
Coffee Frosting: 250 ml (1 cup) of cold strong coffee
Lemon Frosting: 125 ml (½ cup) of lemon juice,
125 ml (½ cup) of water and 1 egg yolk
Coconut frosting : 250 ml (1 cup) of coconut milk

Comments

Maria C.

5 stars February 27th, 2019

Made Ricardo's frosting to go with his best vanilla cake and oh my gosh it's now my ultimate favorite to use when icing cakes, sweet but not super sweet, just perfect, I was a little scared to try it but I am glad I did, made it exactly as the recipe and it turned out incredible will definitely make again. thank you Ricardo your recipes do not disappoint.
Malaika C.

August 3rd, 2018

do you have to let it cool for 3 days or can you just use it immediately
Morenike H.

May 6th, 2017

My frosting is a bit liquid. I followed the recipe but i dont know why? Can i do anything ?
Rekha A.

5 stars December 30th, 2016

Can we cover it with fondant over this frosting ?
Emily S.

5 stars September 2nd, 2016

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this frosting recipe! I could eat it right out of the bowl with a spoon. Not overly sweet and although I was expecting a grainy texture from the granulated sugar, I was pleasantly surprised to find it smooth and creamy!
Lynda I.

5 stars August 24th, 2016

Very smooth and silky finish, very buttery. It is not a sweet frosting, so it actually goes very well with the "Ultimate vanilla cake" recipe. Easy to make, preparing it exactly as the recipe states.
Naomie J.

July 28th, 2016

do we have to add the flour
Naomie J.

July 28th, 2016

do we have to add the flour
SONIA S.

February 26th, 2016

I was wondering I only have 1/4 cup of lemon juice. eek. will it still be lemony ? can I add vanilla to it?
Danielle V.

September 16th, 2015

Is the sugar powdered
Ricardocuisine
September 20th, 2015

The sugar is not powdered in this recipe. You can use regular sugar.
Samar E.

5 stars May 30th, 2015

Can we freeze it ? For how long ? And what to do to restore it
Ricardocuisine
June 2nd, 2015

This frosting doesn't freeze well on its own, so we suggest freezing the cake once it's been frosted.