Make The Perfect Ermine Frosting
Ermine frosting is the velvety dream you’ve been missing—silky smooth, not overly sweet, and perfect for elevating any cake or cupcake. With just 20 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, this classic frosting comes together effortlessly, offering a luxurious texture that melts on your tongue.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 7oz/199g
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour 1 ½oz/43g
- ⅙ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk 8floz/225ml
- 1 cup butter 8oz/225g, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. Cook for roughly 2 minutes to toast the flour.
- Slowly add in the milk, whisking to combine. Whisk continuously until the mixture simmers and has thickened and is the consistency of thick pudding.
- Lay plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture and set aside to cool completely, roughly 2 hours. (This mixture can be made the day before and kept in the fridge.)
- Next, add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk on high until light and fluffy, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly add in the cooled flour mixture one spoon at a time as you whip.
- Lastly, add in the vanilla and whip until the frosting is light and fluffy. Set aside until needed.
- Decorate my Red Velvet Cake with this frosting.
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