Ermine Frosting
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Ermine Frosting is an old-fashioned recipe also often known as "boiled milk frosting". It's silky smooth and less sweet than traditional buttercream, and is the traditional frosting used for red velvet cake. If you've never made this icing before, be sure to watch the how-to video first!This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of icing; enough to cover a two layer 8" or 9" round cake, a 9x13 sheet cake, or 12 cupcakes. It can be doubled.
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Ingredients
- 1 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 5 Tablespoons all-purpose (plain) flour
- ¼ ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 1 cup milk¹
- 1 1 cup unsalted butter softened but not melty
- 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan and whisk well to combine and remove any lumps from the flour.
- Turn stovetop heat to medium and whisk in milk until mixture is smooth.
- Continue whisking constantly until mixture is thickened to a pudding-like consistency (do not crank up the heat or you’ll burn it and the sugar won’t dissolve properly) and the whisk leaves a trail.
- Remove from heat and pour into a heat-proof container and cover the surface with a piece of plastic wrap, wax paper, or parchment paper pressed directly against the surface (to prevent a skin from forming). Allow to cool completely to room temperature (alternatively you may make this mixture a day or two in advance, store in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature before proceeding).
- Once flour mixture has cooled, use an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat butter on high speed until it is light and fluffy (this usually takes several minutes, and you may need to scrape the bowl with a spatula).
- Reduce mixer speed to medium and gradually add flour mixture, one heaping spoonful at a time, waiting until each spoonful is incorporated before adding the next and beating until all ingredients are well-combined. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl with a spatula, then stir in vanilla extract. Gradually increase speed to medium-high and whip frosting until it is smooth, light, and airy (it should not seem greasy). If you have any difficulty or experience your frosting splitting please see the troubleshooting section in the blog post.
- Use your spatula to deflate the frosting to work out any air bubbles, then use as desired.
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Notes
- ¹I use whole milk, but 2%, almond, soy, or coconut milk would work as well.
- Coloring: This frosting can be colored; add food coloring at the end and stir until well-incorporated.
- Fondant: This frosting is not ideal to use beneath fondant as it is fairly soft.
- Flavor: Supplement or substitute the vanilla extract for your favorite flavor. For chocolate ermine frosting, stir in ¼-1/3 cup cocoa powder after adding all of the flour mixture and whip until well-combined.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Before using, allow icing to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or longer and then re-whip with mixer before using. Frosting may also be frozen for several months, thawed in the refrigerator, and then brought to room temperature, whipped, and used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving (about ¼ cup)
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
60mg
(3%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
506IU
(10%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (¼ cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (about ¼ cup) | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 506IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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