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
Frosting and Icing
Frosting, icing, and cake decorating recipes and ideas. Make your next cake extra special by adding these finishing (and delicious) touches. Frosting is also great on cookies, cupcakes and brownies.
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Penuche Frosting
Cherry Yogurt Frosting
Cherry yogurt is added to whipped egg white to create a fluffy and lightly sweetened frosting.
Time: under 30 minutes
Whipped Buttercream Frosting
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
Whipped Semi-Sweet Chocolate Frosting
Made with vanilla extract, semisweet baking chocolate, whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Candied Rose Petals
These sugary rose petals make beautiful decorations for cakes and other baked goods.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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Caramel Frosting
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
Buttercream Icing
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
Spiced Coffee Caramel Frosting
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
Almost Sugar Free Chocolate Frosting
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
Bertha's Frosting
Simple ingredients, straightforward method, and irresistible taste. This creamy frosting is perfect for cakes and sweet treats.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Orange Buttercream Frosting
Fluffy orange frosting with a light citrus flavor. Perfect for frosting cakes or cupcakes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Colored Sugar
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
Freezer Frosting
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
White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
White chocolate has a milky, less-sweet flavor than regular chocolate which works well in this frosting.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Peanut Butter-Coconut Broiled Frosting
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
Dutch Cocoa Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
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
Easy-Bake Oven White Frosting Mix
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
Diabetic Butter Cream Frosting
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
Chocolate Fluff Frosting
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
Quick Caramel Frosting
A not-too-sweet caramel flavored frosting that takes only minutes to prepare.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Caramel Fluff Frosting
This creamy, lower sugar frosting is delicious on cakes, cupcakes, or any frosting-needy dessert.
Time: under 30 minutes
Buttercream Frosting and Flavor Variations
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
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
Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
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
American-Style Chocolate Buttercream Frosting With Cocoa Powder
Who knew chocolate buttercream frosting could be so simple yet utterly sophisticated? With cocoa powder, sugar, and a little buttery...
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemonade Frosting
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
Crunchy Streusel Topping
This streusel topping can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge or freezer until ready to use.
Time: under 30 minutes
Caramel Cream Frosting
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
Adaptable Buttercream Frosting
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
Almond Paste Marzipan
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
Dark Or White Chocolate Ganache
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
Chocolate Clay
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
Lavender Sugar
Subtly flavored sugars like this lavender-infused variety are a wonderful way to add fragrant notes to foods and beverages.
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Mint Leaves
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
Chocolate Leaves
Made with shortening, non-toxic leaves, semisweet chocolate chips
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Marshmallow Cream Frosting
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
Boiled Orange Cream Frosting
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
Royal Icing With Meringue Powder
Made with confectioners' sugar, meringue powder, water
Time: under 30 minutes
Butter Roux Frosting
A creamy sweet frosting made with just milk, flour, sugar, and butter.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Banana Frosting
Made with milk, unsweetened chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, banana, vanilla
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Buttery Butterscotch Frosting
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
Silken Tofu Whipped Topping
Made with soy milk, almond extract, salt, tofu, sweetener, lemon juice, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Orange Whipped Cream
Made with whipping cream, lemon juice, orange peel, sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks, orange juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Whipped Egg White Brown Sugar Frosting
Made with salt, egg whites, brown sugar, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Coconut Cream Filling
Made with coconut flavoring, vanilla extract, sugar, cornstarch, salt, skim milk, egg yolks, coconut, cream cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fluffy White Coconut Frosting
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
Coconut Frosting
Made with Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, sweetened coconut flakes
Time: 30-60 minutes
Rolled Buttercream
Made with shortening, corn syrup, popcorn salt, lemon oil, orange oil, powdered sugar, paste food coloring
Time: over 5 hours
Pineapple Cake Icing
Made with crushed pineapple, non-dairy whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix
Time: under 30 minutes
Butter-Rum Glaze for Cake
Made with water, rum flavoring, butter, powdered sugar, rum
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Brown Sugar Marshmallow Icing
Made with chopped nuts, marshmallows, brown sugar, milk, butter, cream
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Made with ground cinnamon, heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Boiled White Fudge Frosting
Made with vanilla extract, sugar, whipping cream, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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