Miracle Frosting
This Miracle Frosting is a smooth and creamy frosting that’s surprisingly easy to make. It’s a cooked frosting that uses a base of milk, sugar, and flour, making it light yet rich. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Granulated sugar | 2 cups |
| All-purpose flour | 1/3 cup |
| Cornstarch | 4 tablespoons |
| Fine salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Whole milk | 1 3/4 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into small pieces | 1/2 cup |
| Vegetable shortening, room temperature, cut into small pieces | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and fine salt.
- Add Milk: Slowly whisk the whole milk into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Strain Mixture: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium-sized saucepan.
- Cook the Base: Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously until the mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cool the Base: Transfer the thickened mixture to a bowl. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.
- Whip the Base: Once cooled, use an electric mixer to whip the milk mixture until softened up, about 30 seconds.
- Add Butter and Shortening: Remove half of the whipped milk mixture from the bowl. Gradually add the room-temperature butter and vegetable shortening, a few pieces at a time, while continuing to whip.
- Combine and Whip: Once all the butter and shortening are incorporated, add the reserved half of the whipped milk mixture back into the bowl. Continue to whip the frosting for another 5 minutes, or until it’s light and fluffy.
- Use Immediately: Use the Miracle Frosting immediately to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts. Enjoy!
