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Ermine Frosting (Boiled Milk Frosting)

Old-fashioned cooked flour frosting that's light as air and not too sweet. The original red velvet frosting.

Mediumโฑ๏ธ 25 mins + cooling๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Frosts one layer cake๐Ÿ”ฅ 95 cal
#ermine#boiled milk#old-fashioned#red velvet#light#traditional

๐Ÿฅ„ Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

๐Ÿ“ Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk milk and flour in saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cook until very thick, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Transfer to bowl, press plastic wrap on surface, and cool completely.

  4. 4

    Beat butter and sugar until very light and fluffy (5+ minutes).

  5. 5

    Add cooled flour paste bit by bit, beating constantly.

  6. 6

    Add vanilla and salt. Beat until fluffy like whipped cream.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • โœ“Flour mixture must be completely cool.
  • โœ“Beat butter and sugar much longer than usual.
  • โœ“Texture should be like whipped cream.
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins + cooling

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