Silky Vanilla Butter Frosting

From: Lieutenant Ducky

On Jan 20, 2009

This recipe was easy to make, and lighter than most frostings, however, I felt that it was a real sacrifice for taste. It was not fluffy, more of a pudding consistency, and the flavor was just not quite right. It burns really easily, and there is a slight flour aftertaste. Of course, it is possible that I didn't make it right, but I did follow the directions! Unfortunately, this is not my idea of a good frosting.

From: Camille's Mommy

On Sep 4, 2008

While I was making this frosting I was skeptical. I was afraid that it was going to taste like flour. It turned out great. I really like the lightness of it. It is Buttercream without the sickening sweet taste. I frosted angel food cupcakes with this...and my 5 year old daughter and I are thoroughly enjoying them. Thanks for the great new frosting recipe.

From: cooledskin

On Jul 1, 2008

I felt this was a three, but everyone else seemed to like it, so it gets a four. I don't know, it's flavour was okay, but it didn't blow my mind. The texture was silky, which was great, but it ran off the cake (although it was a very hot day, so that might be part of the reason). Overall, I might try this again back home in a more humid climate, but we'll see.

From: Jodi B.

On Feb 23, 2003

We loved this frosting! Followed the recipe as posted & it was so simple to make. Made sure to boil the mixture for a good 2 minutes; that really thickens it & also eliminates the flour taste. It took a good 1/2 hr to cool. With an electric hand mixer, slowly incorporated the milk mixture into the whipped butter. Like others, I baked Lennie's Deep Dark Chocolate Cake (oh Lennie, this cake deserves to be in the hall of fame) & the frosting was so well suited to this cake. Had to wait an entire day to rate these recipes because I wanted to see if the frosting & cake was as good straight out of the fridge. The cake & the frosting were even better cold! If you find frosting with powder sugar a bit too sweet, I highly recommend using this vanilla butter frosting.