Best 6 Cupcake Frosting Recipes
Cupcakes are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. A fluffy, moist cake topped with a creamy, dreamy frosting, they are a combination that is hard to resist. This collection of cupcake frosting recipes has something for everyone, from classic buttercream to rich chocolate ganache. Each recipe is easy to follow and yields a delicious, professional-looking result. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, you're sure to find the perfect frosting recipe here.
From the classic Vanilla Buttercream to decadent Chocolate Ganache and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting, these recipes cover a wide range of flavors and textures. You'll also find specialty frostings like fluffy Marshmallow Frosting, light and airy Whipped Cream Frosting, and rich, indulgent Ermine Frosting. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect frosting to complement your cupcakes.
CUPCAKE FROSTING
Simple vanilla frosting is a great topper for any cupcake. I frosted 300 cupcakes with this recipe for my wedding in lieu of a traditional cake. It made for a delicious bridal twist. - Annie Rundle, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 5-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth.
Nutrition Facts :
CARROT CUPCAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is a simple carrot cupcake that is moist and great for people who don't like nuts! I use about half a bag of baby carrots and chop them in a food processor.
Provided by Ilovecookies78
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 30 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Whisk flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, and salt together in a bowl. Beat white sugar, brown sugar, and eggs together in another bowl until light and creamy. Add oil to sugar mixture and beat until combined. Gradually stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until batter is just-combined; fold in carrots. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition, until desired frosting consistency is reached. Beat 1 teaspoon cinnamon into frosting. Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 159.5 mg, Sugar 25.7 g
GEORGETOWN CUPCAKE'S VANILLA FROSTING
Use this vanilla frosting when making Georgetown Cupcake's Election Day Cupcakes
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes enough for 1 dozen cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until well combined.
ALMOND CUPCAKE WITH SALTED CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Categories Nut
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 cupcake cups with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly cream together the sugar and 1/2 cup of margarine until very well blended. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined, and stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually beat in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, in several additions. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
- To make caramel: Place the brown sugar, 1/2 cup margarine, corn syrup, and vanilla into a large saucepan over medium heat, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes; remove from heat and allow to cool to warm (not hot) temperature. Add the cream, a little at a time, until the caramel has the consistency of honey. Mix in the pinch of salt, and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Beat the salted butter with confectioners' sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy; slowly add and beat in the caramel, a tablespoon at a time, beating until the frosting is smooth.
- Note: Butter can be substituted for margarine, of course, but that's just what I used. The milk could be any type; I used whole milk.
- Note: If desired, save back a tablespoon or so of the caramel from the frosting, for a drizzle over the top of the cupcakes.
HEALTHY LEMON CUPCAKE FROSTING
Taken from Gary & Janella's Good Chef Bad Chef tv show, this was shown in 2006 but the show is on re-runs, on UKTV Food. A healthier take on a cream cheese frosting.
Provided by EliteTwig
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 8-12 cupcakes, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place icing sugar in a bowl and create a whole in middle and hollow out.
- Add Yoghurt into centre of bowl.
- Carefully fold yoghurt into icing sugar making sure of no lumps.
- Continue mixing until a thick but moveable texture is formed.
- Add lemon zest and lemon juice and mix.
- Finally add a tiny drop of yellow food colouring and mix.
- Your ready to generously frost your cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62, Fat 0.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 15.6, Sugar 15, Protein 0.1
CHOCOLATE GUINNESS CUPCAKE WITH BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM FROSTING
Steps:
- pre-heat oven to 350 degrees 1. Bring 1/2c stout and 1/2c butter to simmer in a large saucepan over med heat. Add cocoa powder & whisk mixture until smooth. Remove from heat. 2. In a med bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt. In another large bowl, beat together the egg and sour cream. Beat in choc/stout mixture. Add in dry mix until just combined; don't over-mix! 3. Line cupcake tray; fill ~3/4 way. Bake for ~17-20 min @ 350 degrees. Let cool in pan for a few minutes then remove & cool completely on rack. 4. Ganache: Chop chocolate into coarse pieces and melt in double boiler with cream. Stir until smooth. Stir in butter, Baileys, and whiskey. 5. Core top of cupcake then pull up. Once the cupcakes are all cored, take a spoon and carefully fill w/ ganache. 6. Mix butter on medium speed until it's nice and fluffy. Then add confectioners' sugar, starting with a few tablespoons at a time until you're liking the consistency (
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the frosting come together smoothly and prevent it from curdling.
- Start with a small amount of liquid and adjust as needed: If you add too much liquid, the frosting will become too thin and runny.
- Beat the frosting for at least 2 minutes on high speed: This will incorporate air into the frosting and make it light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit more liquid. If it's too thin, add a little bit more powdered sugar.
- For a stiffer frosting, add more powdered sugar. For a creamier frosting, add more butter or cream cheese.
- Flavor the frosting with extracts, spices, or other ingredients to taste.
- Use a piping bag or ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to decorate cupcakes with frosting.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you're sure to make a delicious and beautiful cupcake frosting that will impress your friends and family. Experiment with different flavors and techniques to find your perfect frosting recipe.
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