Ingredients
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- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk together the milk and flour in a medium saucepan until smooth.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat while stirring constantly until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Beat the unsalted butter and brown sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the cooled milk mixture to the butter mixture, beating until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing well until fully incorporated.
- Use the frosting immediately or store in the refrigerator if not using right away.
Notes
Ensure constant stirring during the cooking process to prevent sticking and burning. Let the milk mixture cool completely for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frosting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg