Magnolia Whipped Vanilla Icing

In a small sauce pan whisk the milk and flour. Cook on a medium heat until it boils and thickens, stirring frequently.

Let the cooked milk cool for a few minutes, then cover with wax paper. This is important to prevent a layer of skin forming on the mixture as it cools. Leave it for 30 minutes until it has cooled completely.

On a medium-high speed, beat the softened butter for 3 minutes. Add the sugar and beat for another 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and milk mixture and beat for another 5 minutes until the icing becomes fluffy and white.

Put the icing sugar in the fridge for 15 minutes and not longer before icing the cake or cupcakes.