Brown Sugar Ermine Frosting
Silky, buttery, and not too sweet, this Brown Sugar Ermine Frosting is a classic cooked flour frosting with a caramel-like twist. Made by whipping a brown sugar and butter base with a thickened milk mixture, it turns out ultra-fluffy and perfectly pipeable. The brown sugar gives it a subtle toffee flavor that’s perfect for chocolate cake, spice cupcakes, or anything that could use a hint of brown sugar warmth.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 2762kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 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. (Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on top to prevent a skin from forming.)
- 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.
- 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.
- Switch to the whisk attachment. Add vanilla and mix on high for 7-8 minutes, or until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1recipe (2 cups) | Calories: 2762kcal