Condensed milk frosting (easy buttercream)

Rarely is frosting given half the hurrah meted out to the cake it's about to gild. Its spotlight is limited to balancing flavors, crumb coatings and smooth finishes. Today's feed serves the purpose of showing off this decorator element; the simplicity in which it can be achieved as well as the virtue of pulling together a three layer Oreo- vanilla construction without a major breakdown. Suffice to say at mere glance, you can gauge the largesse of the mentioned project.

There could be a couple of reasons why this topic makes my Significant Favorites' list:

1. It consists of two ingredients. Read again: TWO. ( vanilla extract is a noncount)

2. It's the easiest way to frost a cake.

2. Creamed texture smooths on like a dream.

3. My infinite love of condensed milk is in exact measure to the love for the people I gave birth to.

A sizable bucket of stable frosting and a legion of time are essentials to a perfectly reliable cake. Admittedly, whipping buttercream is labor intensive and dealing with mountains of sugar and butter may not be as desirable as most of YouTube makes it out to be.

The texture of condensed milk buttercream most resembles Swiss Meringue. A not so insignificant amount of butter is what gives it the look and feel of pure velvet, ie, if velvet was consumable. The two components listed and the twelve minutes it takes your stand mixer to demonstrate who's boss produces stuff worthy of song and dance. It's the happily ever after of icings, ya'll, one that truly seals the crumb (pun, yes!). No longer will sharp edges and near flawless exteriors remain the lot of pastry designers and Michelin star chefs. Your time has come.

Here it is, a quick recipe with outstanding payoffs and yours to keep till the end of time.

Consequently, cake making will be the most enjoyable part of your existence and decorating a fifteen pound structure won't be a dilemma at all. 

Although I like American buttercream a bit more than I care to admit, I think this version is the answer to those pastries erring on the sweeter side.

Ingredients:

Adapted from Sweet & Spicy's condensed milk frosting

• 1 cup salted butter, softened
• 1 can condensed milk (room temperature)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

• Beat butter in a stand mixer on medium speed, until smooth and fluffy for 4-5 minutes.
• Add condensed milk. Continue to beat until blended and completely smooth, about 7 minutes.
• Add vanilla extract and beat for an additional minute.
• Use immediately to frost cake or refrigerate.

Notes~

I tripled the recipe for three layers, six inches inch. You can portion it accordingly.  

Since the flavor is more butter forward, sweeten it with an additional cup of powdered sugar towards the end of beating, if desired.

Cake recipe can be found on Sugar Geek Show's website.

The Oreo cake was a repeat order I did for a bright twelve year old who's commissioned me his personal baker. This year marks 4 birthday cakes in a row! I'm guaranteed employment until his wedding day:-)

Let's peruse the past~

2020: tiki cocktail cake

2019: red, white and blue cake

2018: ela appam (Kerala coconut pancakes)

2017: coconut ice cream

2016: cheesecake

2015: mango kulfi

2014: ghee

2013: savory crepes with shrimp

2012: smoked salmon rolls

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