Orange Ermine Frosting
This Orange Ermine Frosting is light, fluffy, and full of fresh citrus flavor. Made with a cooked flour base, it’s smooth, not too sweet, and perfect for cakes and cupcakes!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 2726kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (180 g) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60 g) freshly squeezed orange juice, from about 1 large orange
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon orange zest*, from about 1 large orange
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the milk, orange juice, flour, and orange zest. Cook, whisking constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until smooth and thickened. The mixture should resemble a very thick pudding and hold its shape when whisked.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature. (It should no longer feel warm to the touch.)
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Switch to the whisk attachment.
- Add the cooled milk mixture and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is smooth, fluffy, and spreadable, about 7 to 8 minutes.
Notes
*The zest adds tiny flecks of color and extra brightness; don’t skip it!
Nutrition
Serving: 1batch (3 cups) | Calories: 2726kcal