Description
Silky smooth ermine frosting brings classic American buttercream to its knees with rich, velvety texture and balanced sweetness. Rich milk-based frosting elevates cakes and cupcakes, offering bakers a luxurious alternative that delivers pure deliciousness you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk (240 milliliters)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (227 grams)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
Thickening Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (40 grams)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 milliliters)
Instructions
- Craft a smooth milk and flour base by whisking ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a thick, pudding-like consistency at approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the milk-flour blend to a clean bowl and allow it to cool completely to room temperature, which prevents potential curdling when combining with butter.
- Utilize an electric mixer to cream unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale, voluminous, and develops a cloud-like texture, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Integrate the thoroughly cooled milk-flour blend into the butter-sugar mixture, adding gradually while mixing at medium speed to ensure seamless incorporation and prevent lumps.
- Enhance the frosting’s flavor profile by introducing pure vanilla extract, then continue whipping the mixture for an additional 6-7 minutes until it achieves an ultralight, silky consistency.
- Apply the freshly prepared ermine frosting immediately to your desired cake or cupcake, spreading evenly with an offset spatula for a professional, smooth finish.
Notes
- Cool the milk and flour mixture completely to prevent butter from melting when combining ingredients.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother, lump-free frosting that blends seamlessly.
- Whip the frosting longer for extra airiness, creating a cloud-like texture that spreads effortlessly.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, bringing to room temperature before reusing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 243
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 21 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg