Ermine Buttercream Frosting, Flour Based
This silky, smooth, creamy frosting will win your heart. Ermine Buttercream was the original frosting for Red Velvet Cake.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: about 2 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup butter, softened correctly – butter should hold it’s shape but bend
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Place sugar, flour, and salt in a small saucepan and whisk together. Stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook a very short time, stirring, until very thick.
Remove from heat and pour into a medium mixing bowl. Cool to room temperature.
When cool, whisk in a stand mixer, using whisk attachment or beaters if using a hand-held. Add butter a tablespoon at a time until smooth. Add vanilla and beat in. Chill frosting for a few minutes before decorating.
Notes
It is recommended to refrigerate cake or cupcakes until ready to serve; bring out in enough time to reach room temperature.