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Ermine Frosting Recipe – The Best Old Fashioned Cake Frosting

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Ermine Frosting Recipe is a classic old-fashioned frosting made from a cooked milk and flour base whipped with butter, sugar, and vanilla. This silky, fluffy frosting is less sweet than traditional buttercream and perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and authentic red velvet cake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for chocolate variation (optional)

Instructions

  1. Whisk the milk and flour together in a medium saucepan until completely smooth.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook while whisking constantly.
  3. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
  4. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and cool completely.
  6. Beat softened butter in a large bowl until light and creamy.
  7. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
  8. Add vanilla extract and salt and mix well.
  9. Add the cooled flour mixture one spoonful at a time while mixing.
  10. Continue beating for 5 to 8 minutes until silky and fluffy.
  11. Scrape the bowl as needed for even mixing.
  12. Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.

Notes

  • The cooked flour mixture must be completely cool before combining with butter.
  • Warm roux can cause the frosting to separate.
  • Use room-temperature butter for the smoothest texture.
  • Whole milk provides the richest flavor and consistency.
  • Whisk continuously while cooking to prevent lumps.
  • If lumps occur, strain the mixture before cooling.
  • Beat the frosting long enough to create a light and airy texture.
  • This frosting is significantly less sweet than American buttercream.
  • Ideal for red velvet cake, vanilla cake, chocolate cake, and cupcakes.
  • Can be flavored with citrus, almond, coffee, coconut, or chocolate.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Allow refrigerated frosting to come to room temperature before use.
  • Rewhip chilled frosting to restore fluffiness.
  • Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Excellent for piping borders, rosettes, and decorative designs.

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