Healthy Buttercream Frosting

Directions

1. 1
   In a small pot, add flour and sugar.
2. 2
   Place on medium heat and cook for 30 seconds, whisking constantly.
3. 3
   While whisking, slowly add the milk to avoid the lumps. Keep whisking all the time.
4. 4
   Cook until the mixture thickens into a smooth thick roux, stirring all the time. Then turn off heat and let cool in the pot uncovered for 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Transfer into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, add softened butter and beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes, until butter becomes more pale and white.
7. 7
   Then while running the mixer on highest speed start adding the roux 1 heaping tablespoon at a time until all added. Then add vanilla and salt (if using) and beat for 2-3 more minutes or until buttercream is thick and holds the peaks. Now it's ready to use!
8. 8
   Use it like any other frosting on cupcakes and cakes - spread with a knife or put in a piping bag. The frosting itself is best used immediately - most fluffy. On a warmer day, frosting will hold at room temperature for about 1 hour. On colder days 3-4 hours - remove from the fridge 1 hour prior to serving to let frosting warm up.