Frosting and Icing

Calling all chocoholics: whether you're team dark chocolate or team white, this ganache recipe has your sweet tooth covered in luxe perfection.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This buttery icing complements a variety of cake flavors. Try it on white cake, yellow, pound cake, etc. Also works well on blonde brownies or coffee cake.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Think marzipan is just for the pros? Think again. With this simple recipe, you can craft your own and make any dessert feel like a work of art.


Time:   1-2 hours

This basic French buttercream recipe is a staple for any baker. With simple ingredients including eggs, sugar, and butter, you can whip up a smooth and light frosting ideal for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Looking for a rich frosting? This chocolate frosting is made with pudding mix and whipped topping mix making it thick and creamy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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Made with milk, butter or margarine, shortening, powdered sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

With a light cherry flavor and pretty pink color, this creamy boiled frosting works well on both cakes and cupcakes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This delectable frosting is rich, velvety, and boasts the perfect balance of sweet, dark brown sugar and delicate maple flavors. A wonderful alternative to traditional buttercream...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter and brown sugar, this caramel frosting has a rich and thick texture that makes it perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Want to make every dessert a stunning masterpiece? This white icing is your secret weapon for transforming ordinary sweets into showstoppers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

It's almost sugar-free, but luckily fully delicious. Sugar-free chocolate pudding mix is the key to a thick, sweet and low-cal frosting. Try other pudding flavors...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, egg whites, brown sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A not-too-sweet caramel flavored frosting that takes only minutes to prepare.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Coffee lovers will swoon over cupcakes (or whole cakes) made with this marvelous mocha frosting. Instant espresso is the secret ingredient for the irresistible flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This recipe, with just four simple ingredients, ensures a smooth and fluffy buttercream that's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Say goodbye to traditional frosting with this diabetic butter cream, which is crafted to meet dietary needs without compromising on taste.

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Discover how to make a delicious frosting with just four ingredients. This easy recipe is perfect for topping your favorite cakes and adds a creamy, sweet...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Add a sweet finish to your desserts with this frosting recipe, a creamy, versatile topping that can be prepared in advance and stored for in the freezer for up to 2 months.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Try this delicious boiled orange frosting for a refreshing twist on your favorite desserts. In just 15 minutes, you'll be stirring together a silky orange frosting that's...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cherry yogurt is added to whipped egg white to create a fluffy and lightly sweetened frosting.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This creamy, lower sugar frosting is delicious on cakes, cupcakes, or any frosting-needy dessert.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Creamy caramel icing that's rich, buttery, and perfect for topping cakes. Simple ingredients and a touch of vanilla make it irresistible.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Get ready to pucker up with this zesty lemonade frosting. Sweet, tangy, and utterly delicious, it's the ideal finishing touch for any cake or cupcake.


Time:   under 30 minutes

There's something about whipped milk chocolate frosting that just seems so indulgent and luxurious. It's the perfect topping for cake or cupcakes, and it's always a hit...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This streusel topping can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This icing is perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes, or just eating straight off the spoon. This recipe will quickly become your go-to whenever you need a delicious chocolate...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Subtly flavored sugars like this lavender-infused variety are a wonderful way to add fragrant notes to foods and beverages.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with brown sugar, butter, evaporated milk, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This sugar-free cream cheese frosting recipe is proof that you can indeed have your cake and eat its frosting too, minus the sugar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Who knew chocolate buttercream frosting could be so simple yet utterly sophisticated? With cocoa powder, sugar, and a little buttery...


Time:   under 30 minutes

REAL old-fashioned buttercream frosting that can easily be made into a variety of flavors like raspberry, chocolate, or hazelnut.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vanilla, butter, instant coffee crystals, milk or cream, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

No powdered sugar on hand to make frosting? No worries. This buttercream icing only needs good old granulated sugar. And the recipe includes a chocolate option for you chocoholics.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

French buttercream is made with boiled sugar, not confectioners' sugar. This vanilla infused frosting has a rich buttery taste and texture.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Discover how to make fluffy marshmallow cream frosting with just five simple ingredients. This recipe combines egg whites, sugar, and marshmallow creme for a delightful...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The cream cheese and peanut butter combine to create a smooth and flavorful icing that is perfect for cakes or cupcakes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Another fun holiday garnish idea! Simply melt chocolate and spread on fresh mint leaves. Once the chocolate sets you can remove the mint and they are ready to use.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Simple ingredients, straightforward method, and irresistible taste. This creamy frosting is perfect for cakes and sweet treats.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chocolate chips and corn syrup are all you need to make this "clay" that can be formed into flowers, bows, or whatever other decorations you can dream up for your desserts.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

This coffee caramel frosting is a delicious way to top your favorite cakes and cupcakes. The rich flavor of the espresso and cinnamon make this frosting perfect for any...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with confectioners' sugar, meringue powder, water


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with shortening, non-toxic leaves, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Fluffy orange frosting with a light citrus flavor. Perfect for frosting cakes or cupcakes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, unsweetened chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, banana, vanilla

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A creamy sweet frosting made with just milk, flour, sugar, and butter.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with whipping cream, lemon juice, orange peel, sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks, orange juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with coconut flavoring, vanilla extract, sugar, cornstarch, salt, skim milk, egg yolks, coconut, cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, buttermilk, egg yolks, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, rum flavoring, butter, powdered sugar, rum

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, sweetened coconut flakes


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Dream Whip, water, vegetable shortening, egg, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with crushed pineapple, non-dairy whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with food coloring, egg whites, salt, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with coconut or chocolate jimmies, vanilla, miniature marshmallows, cream of tartar, egg whites, water, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes