Description
Silky smooth ermine frosting elevates any cake with its luxurious French-inspired texture. Bakers seeking a light, less-sweet alternative to traditional buttercream will fall in love with this delectable topping you can easily master.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
Base Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth flour base by whisking whole milk and flour in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture transforms into a thick, pudding-like consistency, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Allow the flour mixture to cool completely at room temperature, ensuring no residual warmth remains.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together, whipping until the mixture becomes light, airy, and substantially increased in volume, about 3-5 minutes.
- Integrate the completely cooled flour mixture into the butter blend, adding vanilla extract and salt for enhanced flavor profile.
- Utilize an electric mixer on high speed to combine ingredients, transforming the mixture into a silky, whipped texture that appears smooth and glossy, roughly 5 minutes.
- Assess the frosting’s consistency; if too soft or warm, place in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to achieve optimal spreading and piping texture.
- Apply the ermine frosting immediately to cakes, cupcakes, or desired baked treats, ensuring even and elegant coverage.
Notes
- Ensure the flour mixture cools completely to prevent butter from melting and maintaining the frosting’s smooth texture.
- Use room temperature butter for better incorporation and a silky, light consistency that spreads easily.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar slightly if you prefer a less sweet frosting, maintaining the creamy structure.
- For dairy-free alternatives, substitute whole milk with coconut or almond milk and use vegan butter to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 282
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 2660 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg