{"id":3304,"date":"2025-12-20T21:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T21:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/?p=3304"},"modified":"2025-12-20T21:34:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T21:34:36","slug":"easy-ermine-frosting-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/easy-ermine-frosting-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Ermine Frosting Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you find standard American buttercream too sweet or gritty, but find Swiss meringue buttercream too intimidating to make, Ermine frosting is the perfect solution. Also known as &#8220;boiled milk frosting&#8221; or &#8220;cooked flour frosting,&#8221; this vintage recipe dates back to the 1800s and was the original topping for Red Velvet cake.<\/p>\n<p>This frosting gained immense popularity during the Great Depression because it utilizes affordable pantry staples rather than large quantities of confectioners&#8217; sugar. The result is a dessert topping with a texture as smooth as the regal ermine fur it was named after. It offers the sophisticated, silky mouthfeel of a meringue-based buttercream but is significantly easier to prepare. It is light, creamy, and not overly sweet, making it an ideal choice for cakes, cupcakes, and whoopie pies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3307 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/home-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/home-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/home-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/home-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/home-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-420x263.jpg 420w, https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/home-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-780x488.jpg 780w, https:\/\/verylifee.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/home-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe-easy-ermine-frosting-recipe.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2 cups (400g)<\/strong> Granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li><strong>2\/3 cup (80g)<\/strong> All-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 cups<\/strong> Whole milk<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 cups (1 lb \/ 450g)<\/strong> Unsalted butter, softened to room temperature<\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/2 tsp<\/strong> Salt<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 tsp<\/strong> Vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Combine Dry Ingredients:<\/strong> In a saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar and all-purpose flour. It is essential to whisk these ingredients thoroughly before adding liquid to prevent clumps from forming later.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Milk and Cook:<\/strong> Whisk in the whole milk until combined. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. You must whisk constantly to prevent the mixture from scalding or becoming chunky.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thicken the Base:<\/strong> Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue whisking for another 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cool the Mixture:<\/strong> Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the cooked flour paste (which is essentially an unflavored milk pudding) into a heat-proof glass bowl.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cover and Rest:<\/strong> Press a piece of parchment paper directly onto the surface of the pudding mixture. This step is crucial to prevent a skin from forming as it cools. Allow the mixture to cool completely to room temperature. This will take approximately 3 hours, though it can be made a day in advance and refrigerated (if refrigerated, let it come back to room temperature before use).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream the Butter:<\/strong> Place the room-temperature butter and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the butter is smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorporate the Base:<\/strong> With the mixer on medium-low speed, add the cooled pudding mixture to the butter one spoonful (2 to 3 tablespoons) at a time. Allow each addition to incorporate fully before adding the next. Stop occasionally to scrape down the bowl to ensure a homogeneous mixture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whip to Finish:<\/strong> Once all the pudding base has been added, pour in the vanilla extract. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for 1 minute. The texture will transform into a fluffy, cloud-like consistency similar to Swiss or Italian buttercream.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Tips for Success<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Proper Whisking:<\/strong> When cooking the base, using a narrow whisk is recommended as it helps reach into the corners of the pan to prevent burning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Temperature Matters:<\/strong> Ensure both your butter and the cooked pudding base are at room temperature before combining them. If the pudding base is too cold, the frosting will not emulsify correctly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> This frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Before using it, let it come to room temperature and beat it again to restore its texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezing:<\/strong> You can freeze this frosting for up to 3 months. Press plastic wrap against the surface before covering to prevent a film from developing. Thaw, bring to room temperature, and re-whip before use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you find standard American buttercream too sweet or gritty, but find Swiss meringue buttercream too intimidating to make, Ermine frosting is the perfect solution. Also known as &#8220;boiled milk frosting&#8221; or &#8220;cooked flour frosting,&#8221; this vintage recipe dates back to the 1800s and was the original topping for Red Velvet cake. 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