We present to you a remarkable frosting for your cakes and cupcakes that truly resembles ice cream in taste, color, and texture. Perfect for filling, frosting, and smoothing, this stable, easy-to-work-with cream is deliciously delicate and relatively inexpensive. It’s incredibly simple to prepare. The only thing to note is that right after cooking, the frosting may seem a bit runny for frosting and decorating cupcakes. But don’t worry! Make it a little ahead of time, say an hour before using it, and let it chill in the fridge. There, it will stabilize, giving you a superb frosting with a delightful consistency.
Ingredients:
- 18 oz (500 g) sour cream (20% fat content)
- 6.5 oz (180 g) sugar
- A bit of lemon zest
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp flour
- 9 oz (250 g) room temperature butter
- 0.07 oz (2 g) vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Combine sour cream, eggs, lemon zest, vanilla extract, flour, and sugar.
- Place the mixture over a double boiler and cook until thickened. Let it cool completely.
- Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually incorporate the cooled frosting while continuing to beat.
- Give it a try, and enjoy your meal!
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