Creamy Butter Frosting (Optional Chocolate) |
|
 |
Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
|
Yummy traditional frosting Ingredients:
1/2 cup milk |
2 teaspoons cornstarch |
1 tablespoon rum or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract |
3/4 cup butter, softened |
7 -8 cups powdered sugar |
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (optional) |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, whisk milk into cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. If you like, stir in rum. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Cool to room temperature (do not stir).
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter for 30 seconds. Add 2 cups powdered sugar; unsweetened cocoa powder, if you like; and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Add cooled milk mixture to butter mixture, half at a time, beating on low speed after each addition until smooth. Beat in 5 to 6 cups additional powdered sugar until spreading consistency.
|
|