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ermine buttercream frosting

Ermine Frosting, also known as milk frosting, flour buttercream, or $300 frosting is a silky smooth frosting made from a cooked milk and flour mixture, sugar, and butter. It is perfectly sweet!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk and flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for 3-5 minutes, or until no lumps remain and the mixture thickens and resembles a very thick pudding. It should coat the back of a spoon. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Stop the mixer and use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Add the cooled milk mixture to the bowl of the stand mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy (2-3 minutes), pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Switch to the whisk attachment. Add vanilla and mix on high for 7-8 minutes, or until the frosting is smooth and creamy.

Notes

This frosting is traditionally used on Red Velvet Cake but is versatile enough for any cake or cupcake. This recipe yields about 2 cups of frosting.