Italian Frosting

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: Italian

Italian Frosting is a creamy, buttery topping with a smooth texture and delicate vanilla flavor. It pairs beautifully with cakes and pastries, offering a rich yet light sweetness that complements various desserts. Perfect for those who enjoy classic, homemade frostings with a comforting, nostalgic appeal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 heaping tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Blend the milk and flour together in a bowl.
  2. Cook the mixture in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Continue cooking until the mixture becomes a thick paste, all the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, and it forms a ball on the spoon.
  4. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

515 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 46.2g 17% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 84.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 189mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 115mg 9% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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