Light as Air Whipped Frosting

This frosting recipe is perfect for those times that you're not in the mood for heavy buttercream.  And it will most definitely satisfy that person in your life who isn't a "frosting person" (I never trust those people...haha!).  The texture is very much like whipped cream.  Very light but very satisfying.  This frosting goes GREAT with chocolate cake.  For my favorite chocolate cake recipe, check out this Perfectly Chocolate Cake.

Just a couple of notes on this frosting.

- It's best enjoyed within the same day

- It's not a terribly stable frosting, so best to keep it out of the heat/outdoors

- If it looks like the frosting isn't going to come together, keep whipping (and try a higher speed).

-Store at room temperature

Light as Air Whipped Frosting

5 tablespoons flour

1 cup of milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar

Directions:

In a small saucepan, whisk together flour and milk, over medium heat.  Stir constantly until it thickens.  It will be thick like brownie mix.  Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.  This is important!  Make sure it's cool before moving to next step.

Stir vanilla into the flour/milk mixture.  Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  A good 3-5 minutes will usually ensure that the sugar loses its grit.   Now add the flour/milk/vanilla mixture and beat.  If it looks separated, keep beating!  It's ready when it resembles whipped cream.  

Source:  Tasty Kitchen