Ermine Frosting

This old-fashioned frosting starts with a roux, then gets whipped with butter, shortening, and sugar until creamy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.