COOKED FLOUR FROSTING

This frosting is good for red velvet cake and for those who prefer  less sweet frosting.

RECIPE

1.  1 cup sugar
2. 1 cup milk
3. 3 Tbsp corn flour
4. 2 tbsp. butter
5. 2 tsp vanilla
6. 1/8 tsp salt

METHOD

• Mix the cornflour in 1/2 cup milk .Mix everything together except the butter and essence in a saucepan .
• Put the saucepan on low heat and cook until it is thickened and coats the spoon when stirred with it.
• Take off the stove and stir in butter and vanilla essence . The butter can be taken directly out of the fridge.
• Allow to cool and slather it on the cake.

NOTES

• Rosettes can be piped with this icing.