Frosting and Icing

Instant espresso powder turns chocolate ganache into a dangerously decadent mocha topping. Whether you're using it to top a cake or an eclair, this ganache is for real.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A traditional boiled frosting made with milk, flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract for flavoring.

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


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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, semisweet baking chocolate, whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

These sugary rose petals make beautiful decorations for cakes and other baked goods.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This colored sugar is so easy to make, and has so much potential for amazing desserts. Just a few drops of food coloring and you can beautifully decorate cakes, cookies and other...


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

The velvety texture and rich flavor of this whipped buttercream frosting makes it perfect for cakes and cupcakes. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and sophistication.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

For those who appreciate the fine art of baking, this Dutch cocoa chocolate cream cheese frosting strikes a delightful balance between rich and creamy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This frosting is creamy and has a great peanut butter flavor with a hint of sweetness from the brown sugar. The flaked coconut adds a texture and flavor as well.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

No need to open a can of frosting when you only need a little for a Hasbro Easy-Bake Oven baked treat. Keep this make-ahead mix on hand to use as needed.


Time:   under 30 minutes

White chocolate has a milky, less-sweet flavor than regular chocolate which works well in this frosting.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Need a quick frosting? This recipe is basically just whipped cream with some added flavoring of sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Needs to be kept chilled to...


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

Marzipan is a sweet confection made of almonds, sugar, and egg. It's often used as an icing or filling for cakes, pastries and candies. It can also be flavored or tinted.


Time:   30-60 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

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

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

Buttercream frosting is a classic for a reason! This rich and creamy frosting is made with butter and confectioners' sugar, and can be flavored with any extract that you...


Time:   under 30 minutes

This smooth, creamy, and flavorful caramel cream frosting is ideal for dressing up cakes, cupcakes, or any baked treats, offering a homemade touch of luxury.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

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

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


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

Made with confectioners' sugar, meringue powder, water


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ditch the store-bought stuff. This homemade butterscotch frosting is quick, easy, and insanely delicious. Cakes will never be the same.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with soy milk, almond extract, salt, tofu, sweetener, lemon juice, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, egg whites, brown sugar, water

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with flaked coconut, confectioners' sugar, coconut liqueur, sugar, egg whites, superfine sugar, water, corn syrup, cream of tartar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with chopped nuts, marshmallows, brown sugar, milk, butter, cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with shortening, corn syrup, popcorn salt, lemon oil, orange oil, powdered sugar, paste food coloring


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, whipping cream, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground cinnamon, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with powdered sugar, Kahlua or other coffee liqueur, espresso or coffee powder, vanilla extract, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes