Description
Indulge in this rich, light, and creamy Ermine Frosting – also known as $300 frosting! Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more, this old-school frosting will elevate your desserts to another level.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
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Cook Flour Mixture:
Whisk together milk and flour in a saucepan over medium heat until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. -
Cream Butter & Sugar:
Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. -
Combine:
Add the cooled flour mixture, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on high for another 5 minutes, until the mixture is whipped and silky. -
Chill (Optional):
If needed, chill the frosting for a few minutes before using. Then, frost your cake or cupcakes!
Notes
- This frosting is light, buttery, and creamy – a classic choice for any cake or cupcake.
- Ensure the flour mixture is completely cool before adding it to the butter mixture to avoid melting the butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg