Description
Vintage Ermine Frosting is a classic boiled milk frosting known for its silky texture and subtle sweetness. This old-fashioned buttercream, perfect for cakes and cupcakes, is made without powdered sugar, making it ultra-smooth and ideal for elegant desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk and flour until smooth.
2. Continue whisking and cooking until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like texture.
3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely, covering it with plastic wrap to avoid a skin forming.
4. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
5. Gradually add the cooled roux to the butter mixture and beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
6. Mix in vanilla extract and salt until fully combined.
7. Use immediately or refrigerate and re-whip when ready to use.
Notes
This frosting is best when used at room temperature.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Re-whip before using to restore its fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Stove + Electric Mixer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg