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Very nice icing , note the time it takes to beat  to get the right consistency. Enjoy  Originally from Cooks.com

 

Not So Sweet Icing / Frosting

Ingredients:

4 tsp. all-purpose flour

1 cup milk

1 cup butter

1 cup w. sugar

1. Combine flour and milk in a saucepan over med-high heat. Stir together and heat until very thick. Remove from heat allow to cool.

2. Once cooled, Beat for 4 minutes. Add1 tsp. vanilla.

3. In a separate bowl, combine butter and sugar. Cream for 4 minutes. Add the milk / flour mixture. Beat for another 2 minutes or until icing has consistency of whipped cream.

4. Frost your cake.

   NB. If you make this, don't refrigerate the flour and milk mixture. Just let it cool gradually to room temperature.