Best 6 Easy Cupcake Frosting Recipes
Cupcakes are small individual cakes, often served with frosting and sometimes filled with jam, cream, or other fillings. They have become a popular treat for birthday parties, baby showers, and other special occasions. There are many different recipes for cupcakes, and they can be made from scratch or from a box mix. Some popular cupcake flavors include vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, and carrot cake. The frosting can also be made from scratch or from a store-bought mix. Common frosting flavors include vanilla, chocolate, cream cheese, and strawberry. Cupcakes can be decorated with sprinkles, candy, or other decorations.
This article provides recipes for three different types of cupcake frosting:
* **Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:** This is a simple and delicious frosting that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
* **Chocolate Ganache Frosting:** This rich and decadent frosting is perfect for chocolate lovers. It is made with dark chocolate and heavy cream.
* **Cream Cheese Frosting:** This tangy and creamy frosting is perfect for red velvet cupcakes or carrot cake cupcakes. It is made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
CUPCAKE FROSTING RECIPE
Our go-to cupcake frosting recipe. This vanilla frosting always gets rave reviews and doubles as a perfect cake frosting!
Provided by Natasha Kravchuk
Categories Easy
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, whip the cold heavy cream on high speed (1-2 minutes) until thick, fluffy and spreadable.
- In a second mixing bowl (using the same electric mixer - no need to wash it), beat cream cheese and powdered sugar. Start on low speed to incorporate then beat on high speed for 2 minutes until creamy and whipped, then beat in 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Use a spatula to gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mix until well blended. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 36 mg, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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 :
QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING
After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream icing, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.
Provided by xoshadyxo
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Buttercream
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 83.7 mg, Sugar 31 g
CUPCAKE RECIPE
Bake these easy vanilla cupcakes in just 35 minutes. Perfect for birthdays, picnics or whenever you fancy a sweet treat, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and fill a 12 cupcake tray with cases.
- Using an electric whisk beat 110g softened butter and 110g golden caster sugar together until pale and fluffy then whisk in 2 large eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
- Add ½ tsp vanilla extract, 110g self-raising flour and a pinch of salt, whisk until just combined then spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases.
- Bake for 15 mins until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the middle of each cake comes out clean. Leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the buttercream, whisk 150g softened butter until super soft then add 300g icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk together until smooth (start off slowly to avoid an icing sugar cloud) then beat in 3 tbsp milk.
- If wanting to colour, stir in the food colouring now. Spoon or pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 34 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
EASY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield About 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
VANILLA FROSTING
Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla frosting recipe is the perfect topper for your cakey creations. The homemade taste just can't be beat. -Mary Faulk, Cambridge, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 5m
Yield 6 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Spread over cake or cupcakes. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Use softened butter: This will make it easier to cream together with the sugar and create a smooth frosting.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar: This will help prevent the frosting from becoming lumpy.
- Beat the frosting until it is light and fluffy: This will incorporate air and make the frosting smooth and creamy.
- Add flavorings and colorings: This is a great way to customize your frosting to your liking.
- Chill the frosting before using: This will help it to set and hold its shape.
Conclusion:
This easy cupcake frosting recipe is a versatile and delicious way to top your favorite cupcakes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a smooth, creamy frosting that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy frosting recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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