Flour Frosting
Creamy, dreamy, and delightfully unique, Flour Frosting—also known as "Ermine Frosting"—is a game-changer for your baked goods. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, butter, and sugar, this retro frosting brings a luscious, silky texture that's less sweet than traditional buttercream, making it the perfect complement to cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. The secret lies in cooking the flour and milk into a smooth, pudding-like base, which is then whipped with butter and sugar to create an airy, melt-in-your-mouth finish. With its perfectly balanced flavor and old-fashioned charm, Flour Frosting is sure to wow your taste buds and add a touch of elegance to your baking repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
Step 2
Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
Step 3
While the flour mixture is cooling, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, which usually takes about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Once the flour mixture is completely cooled (important to avoid melting the butter), add it to the creamed butter and sugar mixture by the spoonful while beating on medium speed.
Step 5
Add the vanilla extract and salt, then increase the speed to high. Beat the frosting for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until it becomes light, fluffy, and smooth.
Step 6
Taste and adjust sweetness if desired. The frosting is now ready to be used on cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Step 7
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring it back to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 593.8 grams (593.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1854 |
| Total Fat 104.10g | 133% |
| Saturated Fat 60.60g | 303% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g | |
| Cholesterol 277mg | 92% |
| Sodium 700mg | 30% |
| Total Carbohydrate 235.00g | 85% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.80g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 212.60g | |
| Protein 11.90g | 24% |
| Vitamin D 107IU | 537% |
| Calcium 329mg | 25% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 436mg | 9% |
Source of Calories