Cooked icing

This frosting is so fluffy, creamy and delicious. It tastes a lot like whipped cream and that's what it was called when I was introduced to it. Now I know that it's also called Ermine or Boiled-Milk Frosting. No matter what you call it, it's good!

Heritage Frosting! This creamy, not-too-sweet frosting starts with a cooked flour and milk mixture! Such a great alternative to traditional buttercream!

This classic Ermine frosting uses flour and milk roux as a base, which is then whipped with butter until you get a light and delicious frosting.

In a blender, mix the milk and cake flour until blended. (This trick prevents those little flour chunks and blends the milk and flour together nicely). Pour mixture into a...

This whipped icing is the one my grandmother always used for her richest, most decadent cakes because it's light, creamy and not overly sweet. Ermine frosting is easily spreadable and tastes like the best whipped cream frosting you've ever had (but there's no cream in it).

Make my Grandma's fluffy white frosting to decorate your favorite cakes or cupcakes! It's a simple recipe I've used for over 45 years.

This very old recipe for fudge icing will raise your favorite brownies, sheet or bundt cake to the next level. It's a bit tricky at first and takes some practice, but please give this recipe a try if you are a chocolate lover. Pay attention to the timing during boiling and beating and the weather conditions (it will take longer to set up in hot,humid weather). Also, don't get discouraged if your first attempts don't turn out perfectly. Making candy (and this is a candy,basically) takes some…

This easy seven minute frosting recipe yields a really white, soft and fluffy icing that tastes like marshmallows. Great for topping cakes and cupcakes!

This Creamy Brown Sugar Frosting is super rich and loaded with sweetness and flavor. It's easy to make and goes well with pretty much everything!