Best 6 Ermine Icing Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Ermine Icing, a culinary treasure that has captivated bakers and dessert enthusiasts for centuries. This luscious icing, also known as Cooked Flour Icing or Poured Fondant, is renowned for its smooth, velvety texture and rich, decadent flavor. With its versatility, Ermine Icing can elevate any cake, cupcake, or pastry to new heights of indulgence. Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide, where we unveil the secrets behind this exceptional icing and present a collection of irresistible recipes that showcase its versatility. From classic Ermine Icing to variations infused with unique flavors and colors, these recipes will transform your desserts into masterpieces. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ERMINE FROSTING RECIPE



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Ermine frosting is light and airy. This vintage recipe is what bakers used to frost their layer cakes before the days of cream cheese frosting that were thickened with powdered sugar. Ermine frosting holds like buttercream but will also remind you of whipped cream. This recipe makes about 4 cups, which is plenty to generously frost and fill a 9-inch triple layer cake.

Provided by Sheri Castle

Categories     Cakes

Yield About 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk together milk and flour in small saucepan until smooth. Whisking constantly, cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until it reaches the consistency of pudding.
  • Remove from heat, add sugar and salt, and whisk until sugar dissolves.
  • Scrape into medium-size bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap or waxed paper directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes.
  • Place butter in a large metal bowl and beat with mixer set to medium speed until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • With mixer running, add cooled flour mixture in heaping spoonsful. Beat in vanilla. Scrape bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Switch to whisk attachment if your mixer has one. Beat frosting on medium-high speed until light and fluffy with the consistency of stiffly whipped cream. Use immediately. Baker's Tip: If loose cake crumbs are mixing into the frosting, cover the cake in a very thin coating of frosting (called a skim coat) and refrigerate for 15 minutes before applying the rest of the frosting.

ERMINE ICING



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Originally known as ermine icing or butter roux icing, you can change up the flavor with any extract you want to try. I love adding peppermint extract for a pop of holiday flavor.

Provided by atp

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Time 8h25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups milk
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter
1 pinch salt to taste
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cook milk and flour together in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened to the consistency of pudding. Bring to a boil; pour into a heat-proof container. Lay a piece of parchment paper directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Cream sugar, butter, and salt together in a stand mixer or using a hand mixer until sugar granules disappear.
  • Remove boiled milk mixture from the refrigerator and stir with a spatula to ensure there are no lumps. Slowly pour into the creamed butter, mixing on low speed until completely incorporated. Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl. Increase speed to medium and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, 5 to 10 minutes. Beat in vanilla extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 6.8 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

ERMINE ICING



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I first found this recipe in a community cookbook linked with a red velvet cake. That was in the 70s and since then most recipes I have found for red velvet cake, have had creamed cheese frosting. Maybe because this one has to be kept refrigerated and takes a little longer to make. The original recipe said when this icing looks a...

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c milk
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 c butter
1 c granulated sugar (i use super fine)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (clear vanilla if u want the icing whiter)

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk flour into milk and place over medium heat in a small sauce pan. Cook mixture until thickened; remove from heat and add salt; Cover with plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate about an hour to cool. In a stand mixer, begin creaming the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla. When milk mixture is slightly cooled; add 1 TB at a time to the creamed butter mixture while the mixer is running on medium speed. Slowly but surely the gluten will pull in the butter into an emulsion. You should have an extremely fluffy, light and buttery frosting when completed. Don't be alarmed if it looks a little curdled. The original recipe said that it is perfect when it looks this way. Enjoy!

OLD-FASHIONED ERMINE FROSTING



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Ermine frosting brings back memories of being in the kitchen with my grandmother. This old-timey frosting was her go-to for cakes when she didn't have cornstarch or cream cheese. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar and salt until dissolved; transfer to a small bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface. Refrigerate until cold., In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in cooled milk mixture. Beat in vanilla. Switch to whisk attachment; continue beating on medium speed until frosting is stiff and fluffy. Frost cake immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ERMINE FROSTING



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Light and creamy ermine frosting to compliment any cake. I use this instead of a cream cheese frosting on red velvet cake or cupcakes. The almond flavoring really compliments red velvet and offers an alternative if you're not fond of cream cheese frosting. It makes enough to frost 18+ cupcakes or a 3-layer cake.

Provided by Colleen Renzullo

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup milk
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Cook milk and flour in a saucepan until thick and bubbling, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour into a bowl; place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Transfer cooled milk mixture into a large bowl. Add sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whip frosting until creamy, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ERMINE ICING



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This is an old-fashioned icing, also called boiled-milk frosting. The results are as light as whipped cream but with much more character. It was the original icing for red velvet cake. For best results, you may want to double it: A little extra frosting never hurts.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield Frosts one cake, with 2 or 3 layers

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 tablespoons/40 grams flour
1 cup/235 milliliters whole milk
1 teaspoon/5 milliliters vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup/ 230 grams unsalted butter, softened
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, whisk flour and milk in a small saucepan and heat to a simmer, stirring frequently until it becomes very thick and almost puddinglike.
  • Remove from heat, whisk in vanilla and salt. Pour into a bowl to allow it to cool completely. Put plastic wrap on the surface to keep a skin from forming.
  • Use a mixer to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl occasionally, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add the cooled flour mixture a little bit at a time. Continue to beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy and resembles whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 674, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 31 grams, Sodium 110 milligrams, Sugar 54 grams, TransFat 2 grams

Tips:

  • Use a heavy saucepan. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the icing from scorching.
  • Stir constantly. This will also help to prevent the icing from scorching and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Cook the icing until it reaches the desired consistency. The icing should be thick and glossy, and it should coat the back of a spoon.
  • Let the icing cool slightly before using it. This will make it easier to spread and it will also help to prevent it from curdling.
  • Store the icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Ermine icing is a delicious and versatile icing that can be used to decorate a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a little practice, you can create beautiful and delicious ermine icing that will impress your friends and family.

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