Ermine Icing (Cooked Flour Frosting)

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This old-fashioned cooked-flour frosting, often known as ermine icing, features delightfully airy texture very similar to that of whipped cream. Since it’s just lightly sweetened, it’s the perfect complement to many a rich cake.

PREP 15 mins.
TOTAL 1 hr.

¾ cup (149g) granulated sugar

¼ cup (30g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

1 cup (227g) milk, whole preferred

12 tablespoons (170g) unsalted butter, softened (about 70°F)

2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract

Directions at kingarthurbaking.com

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