Ultimate Ermine Frosting ($300 Frosting)
The Ultimate Ermine Frosting is a silky smooth and perfectly sweet frosting made with flour, sugar, milk, and butter. Often referred to as $300 frosting due to its cost effectiveness and luxurious taste, it pairs beautifully with cakes and cupcakes, providing a light, fluffy texture.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 hand mixer or stand mixer
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the flour and whole milk until smooth. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Once the flour mixture has cooled to room temperature, gradually add it to the butter mixture. Start with a tablespoon at a time, mixing on low speed. Once incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat for another 5 minutes until the frosting is airy and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the frosting. Mix until combined.
- Use the frosting immediately to frost your cakes or cupcakes, or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. Make sure to rewhip before using if chilled.
Notes
For a chocolate version, you can add cocoa powder to taste after the flour mixture has been incorporated.
Ensure the milk and flour mixture is completely cooled before adding to the butter to prevent melting the butter.
This frosting can be used for layering cakes, piping decorations, or simply spreading on top of cupcakes.