Got it! Here’s the $300 Frosting recipe (aka ermine or cooked flour frosting) without any links:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Make the flour paste:
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar and flour.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened to a pudding-like consistency.
- Remove from heat and let it cool completely (you can cover it with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming).
- Prepare the butter:
- Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Combine:
- Once the flour mixture is completely cool, add it a spoonful at a time to the butter, beating well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Continue to beat until smooth, creamy, and spreadable.
Notes:
- The frosting should be light, smooth, and not too sweet, making it perfect for layered cakes.
- It holds up well at room temperature, unlike traditional buttercream.
- You can flavor it with chocolate, coffee, or any extract you like.
If you want, I can also give a trick to make it even fluffier and more “luxury hotel” style, like the $300 version. Do you want me to do that?
