Speaking of gravy, the frosting on this Golden Vanilla Cake has been called many things, including “gravy icing” or “white icing.” Cooked-flour frosting became popular during the Great Depression, ...

Cooked frosting is an old-fashioned way to make homemade frosting. It's silky smooth, fluffy, and slightly sweet with a texture similar to Swiss meringue buttercream. If you want to pipe something ...

Instructions: In a saucepan over medium heat, cook flour and milk until thick, whisking constantly. Add vanilla and whisk until incorporated. Set aside to cool completely. In a mixer, combine the ...

If you're ready for something different to spread on top of cakes and bakes and want your frosting to stand out, it's time to try adding flour -- not to your cake but to your icing. Flour frosting ...

Ermine Frosting is a type of buttercream that is cooked on the stove. It is light, fluffy, and has just the right amount of sweetness. It is decidedly less sweet than a standard buttercream, and pairs ...