Best Frosting Ever

This Best Frosting Ever recipe, often called Ermine Frosting, is known for its incredible lightness, velvety texture, and stability. It gets its smooth quality from cooking the flour and milk into a paste before whipping it with butter and sugar.

Best Frosting Ever (Cooked Flour Frosting)

Ingredients:

How To Make Best Frosting Ever:

1. Step 1: The Magic Begins: Mixing Flour and Milk: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1 cup milk until the mixture is smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat and Stir: Cooking to Perfection: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a thick paste and begins to bubble.
3. Step 3: Cooling Down: Achieving the Ideal Temperature: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool completely to room temperature.
4. Step 4: Creamy Bliss: Butter and Sugar Unite: While the mixture cools, prepare the next crucial component. In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
5. Step 5: The Perfect Fusion: Combining Ingredients: Add the cooled flour and milk mixture to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat them together vigorously (usually 3-5 minutes on medium-high) until they are well combined, smooth, and fluffy.
6. Step 6: A Touch of Elegance: Adding Vanilla Extract: Add the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until it is fully incorporated.
7. Step 7: The Art of Frosting: Spread the frosting evenly over your favorite cake or cupcakes. Now, it’s time to enjoy!