Best 6 Cake Decorators Frosting Recipes

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**Dive into a World of Decadent Frostings: Elevate Your Cakes to Culinary Masterpieces**

In the realm of baking, frosting reigns supreme, transforming ordinary cakes into delectable masterpieces. Like an artist's palette, our collection of cake decorators' frosting recipes offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, ready to elevate your creations to new heights. From the classic and versatile American buttercream to the rich and creamy ermine frosting, each recipe promises a unique culinary experience. Indulge in the velvety smoothness of Swiss meringue buttercream, known for its light and airy texture, or embrace the rustic charm of cream cheese frosting, perfect for carrot cakes and red velvet delights. For those seeking a vegan alternative, our vegan buttercream offers a delightful plant-based option, while our chocolate ganache beckons with its deep, decadent flavor. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes empower you to create stunning cakes that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds and those of your loved ones.

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DECORATOR FROSTING I



Decorator Frosting I image

This is a pure white wedding cake frosting. You can double the recipe if you have a sturdy mixer. Add milk according to purpose; you need less if you are making flowers or borders than if you are just covering a cake. Remove what you need for decorating before you thin the rest down for frosting.

Provided by Jean Higginbotham

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat on low speed of electric mixer until well blended and very smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM DECORATING FROSTING



Cake with Buttercream Decorating Frosting image

This sweet creamy frosting made with real butter is easy to blend together and holds its shape nicely when used to decorate a special layer cake. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package cake mix of your choice (regular size)
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
12 cups confectioners' sugar (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 to 1 cup milk
Blue, yellow and green gel, paste or liquid food coloring

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. , Place 1/4 cup frosting each in three small bowls; tint one blue, one yellow and one green. Set aside 2-1/4 cups of remaining frosting for basket weave decoration and shell border. Spread remaining frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake., To decorate, cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert medium basket weave tip. Fill the bag with reserved white frosting. Decorate sides of cake using basket weave pattern (see diagrams at right). Change to medium star tip to pipe shell border along bottom and top edges of cake., For writing, use medium round tip and blue frosting to pipe desired greeting off-center on top of cake. Use medium round tip and green frosting to pipe vines around writing. Switch to medium leaf tip to pipe green leaves along vines. Use small flower tip to pipe yellow and blue flowers along vines. Leftover frosting can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts :

DECORATOR BUTTERCREAM ICING



Decorator Buttercream Icing image

I always use this when I decorate cakes and I get many, many compliments on the wonderful taste. It is not that usual shortening-and-sugar-bakery-icing taste. If I am not using it to decorate a cake with, I use my all butter variation: Recipe #261024.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup real butter
1 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
1 dash salt (optional)
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 -3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening then add vanilla.
  • Add sugar a cup at a time beating on medium speed.
  • Add milk 1 Tbls. at a time and beat on high until completely blended.
  • TIP: To cut the sweetness I usually sprinkle some salt in the vanilla (so it will dissolve) before proceeding with recipe as instructed.

CAKE DECORATOR'S FROSTING



Cake Decorator's Frosting image

Tastes just like those wedding cake frostings we've all eaten - ultra-creamy and sweet!!! This recipe came from a cake decorating class I took many years ago. It is an excellent frosting for wedding and birthday cakes, and has the perfect consistency to use with a pastry bag/tube for writing or making colored roses, leaves or other decorations. You can make it any flavor you like! frosts a 2-layer cake plus some

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 batch, 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups shortening (I use Crisco)
1/2 cup hot water
2 boxes confectioner powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter flavoring (colorless perferred)
2 teaspoons colorless vanilla flavoring (regular will work but icing won't be bright white)

Steps:

  • Using electric mixer (prefereably not handheld), cream shortening until very soft.
  • Add salt, a little powdered sugar and flavorings.
  • Alternately add water and powdered sugar, beating on medium speed until frosting is smooth after each addition.
  • ***Do not mix on high speed as it will cause bubbles in the finished frosting.
  • ***NOTE: This frosting makes enough to frost a 2-layer cake with enough left to make decorative roses, etc.
  • for the top of the cake.
  • DECORATIONS: Roses, leaves and other decorations can be made by adding tasteless food coloring paste (Wilton is one brand) to the frosting.
  • Make decorations, place on plastic wrap on cookie sheet and cover gently with plastic wrap.
  • Freeze for up to 1 month.
  • ***If you decide to freeze your frosted cake, DO NOT put the decorations on it until after you have thawed both the cake and decorations, as the colored decorations will bleed into the cake frosting when they thaw.
  • ***Defrost cake and decorations separately and then place decorations on the cake.
  • VARIATIONS: For chocolate frosting, add 3 tbs powdered cocoa to the sugar mixture.
  • For lemon, omit butter and vanilla flavorings and add 3 tsp.
  • lemon extract.
  • COLORED FROSTINGS: Frosting can be made any color you want with tasteless food coloring, but be sure to mix well after adding the coloring.
  • WEDDING CAKES: Five recipes of this frosting will decorate wedding cakes as follows: top layer 6-inch cake, middle layer 14-inch cake and bottom layer 18-inch cake.
  • This will serve 50-60 people.

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING FOR DECORATIONS RECIPE BY TASTY



Buttercream Frosting For Decorations Recipe by Tasty image

This buttercream recipe is perfect for making beautiful decorations for cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It works especially well for piping flowers. Give it a try and impress your friends!

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
5 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to cream butter until smooth, but not airy. Add milk, vanilla and salt and mix to incorporate.
  • Sift powdered sugar over the butter mixture. Mix until incorporated and smooth. Do not overmix, to avoid air pockets in your frosting.
  • Divide the frosting and add gel food coloring as desired.
  • Use a piping bag fitted with desired tip to pipe flowers onto parchment paper. Freeze the flowers for at least 20 minutes.
  • Use a knife to lift frozen flowers from parchment and onto a frosted cake. Arrange as desired.
  • Enjoy!

DECORATOR FROSTING



Decorator Frosting image

A frosting that's perfect for sugar cookies.

Provided by P. Oakes

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅔ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 drops red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, confectioners' sugar, and milk until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and food coloring. Spread on or between cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

Tips:

  • Keep your ingredients cold: This will help the frosting to set properly and avoid becoming greasy.
  • Use high-quality butter: The better the butter, the better the frosting will taste.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the frosting and make it smooth and creamy.
  • Add the flavorings gradually: This will help you to avoid overpowering the frosting.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or cream: This will help to thin it out.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar: This will help to thicken it up.
  • If the frosting is not sweet enough, add a little more sugar: This will help to sweeten it up.
  • If the frosting is too sweet, add a little more salt: This will help to balance out the sweetness.
  • Use a piping bag or spatula to apply the frosting to your cake or cupcakes: This will help you to create a smooth and even finish.
  • Decorate your cake or cupcakes as desired: You can use sprinkles, candy, or other decorations to make your cake or cupcakes look festive and fun.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you'll be able to make delicious and beautiful cake decorator frosting that will impress your friends and family. So get creative and have fun! And remember, practice makes perfect. The more you make frosting, the better you'll get at it.

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