Description
Silky ermine frosting elevates classic cakes with luxurious Russian buttercream magic. Creamy, less sweet than traditional American versions, this buttercream promises bakery-level elegance you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
Thickening Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth, velvety base by whisking milk and flour in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture transforms into a thick, pudding-like consistency at around 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the flour and milk blend from heat, then allow it to cool completely to room temperature, which typically takes about 15-20 minutes.
- In a separate mixing bowl, vigorously cream butter and sugar together using an electric mixer, beating until the mixture becomes exceptionally light and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate the thoroughly cooled flour mixture into the butter-sugar blend, adding vanilla extract and a pinch of salt for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Continue mixing at high speed for an additional 5-6 minutes, ensuring the frosting develops a silky, whipped texture that is smooth and free of lumps.
- If the frosting appears too soft or warm, refrigerate for 5-10 minutes to achieve the ideal spreading consistency for decorating cakes or cupcakes.
- Once chilled and perfectly whipped, apply the frosting generously to your baked dessert, creating elegant swirls or a perfectly smooth surface.
Notes
- Milk and flour must reach pudding-like thickness precisely; stir constantly to prevent burning or lumps.
- Cool flour mixture completely before adding to butter mixture to ensure smooth, silky texture without graininess.
- Beat butter and sugar extensively until ultra-light and fluffy, creating foundational volume for frosting’s signature cloudlike consistency.
- Chilling helps stabilize frosting if kitchen is warm, making spreading easier and maintaining perfect piping shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg