Delish Lemon Ermine Frosting Recipes
This delightful lemon ermine frosting is creamy and light, perfect for topping cakes or cupcakes. Its refreshing citrus flavor adds a lovely touch to your desserts!
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk Use fresh milk for the best results.
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour Sifted flour works well here.
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter Make sure it's softened to room temperature.
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice For a brighter flavor, fresh juice is best.
- 1 tbsp lemon zest Adds a nice fragrant touch.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk and flour over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until it’s light and fluffy. This should take about 3 minutes.
- Once the milk mixture has cooled, add it to the butter and sugar mixture, along with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Use this delicious frosting to generously decorate your favorite cakes or cupcakes. Enjoy the zesty delight!
Notes
This frosting is incredibly versatile; feel free to experiment with other citrus flavors like orange or lime!