Indulge in a culinary journey of luscious and ethereal frostings with our comprehensive guide to fluffy and creamy frosting recipes. From classic favorites to innovative flavor combinations, this article presents a diverse collection of frostings that will transform your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts into culinary masterpieces. Step into the world of velvety smooth vanilla frosting, a timeless classic that pairs perfectly with various cakes and cookies. Experience the rich and decadent chocolate frosting, a chocolate lover's dream that elevates any dessert to new heights of indulgence. Discover the zesty delight of lemon frosting, a burst of citrusy brightness that complements a variety of cakes and adds a refreshing twist to your sweet treats. Explore the unique and enticing flavors of cream cheese frosting, a luscious and tangy spread that pairs wonderfully with carrot cake, red velvet cake, and more. Embark on a journey of culinary delight with our curated collection of fluffy and creamy frosting recipes, each one a testament to the transformative power of frosting in the world of desserts.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
FLUFFY WHITE CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Add in a little food coloring to the frosting and cake mix to create pastel shades if desired --- if you mix the cake batter by hand with a wooden spoon you will get a lesser amount of cupcakes, an electric mixer adds in more air while mixing you will get about 22-24 cupcakes --- for coconut cupcakes add in 1-2 teaspoons coconut extract (instead of the vanilla and almond extract) into the cake mix and frosting then sprinkle with soft flaked coconut on top of frosting.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 42m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
- Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
- For the cupcakes; In a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed beat all cake ingredients together until blended.
- Increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes.
- Divide the batter between the paper-lined muffin tins filling about two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 22-25 minutes or until cupcakes test done.
- Remove to wire racks and cool completely.
- For the frosting; in a large bowl cream the butter, cream cheese, vanilla and whipping cream until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add in the confectioners sugar and beat until combined and smooth adding in more cream or confectioners sugar to achieve desired spreading consistancy.
- Add in food couling if desired.
- Spread onto cooled cupcakes.
- Srore the cupcakes in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 232.1, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 28.4, Protein 2.6
FLUFFY CREAMY VEGAN FROSTING
This recipe comes from the writers of my all-time favorite cookbook, Veganomicon. It's everything you want in a frosting: fluffy, creamy, sweet (just rightly), and substantial enough that it stays put. Delicious on it's own and a great base to transform into other flavors as it suits you. I whipped it up in a food processor, as suggested in a review on the Post Punk Kitchen website, but I'll include here both sets of instructions, in case you've got a handy dandy electric mixer at your disposal. This version is slightly adapted from the original.
Provided by groovyrooby
Categories Vegan
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Food Processor Instructions:.
- Pulse the margarine in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the soymilk and vanilla extract and pulse a few more times. Do not worry if it's not totally blended yet.
- Add the powdered sugar in three or so portions. Add one third and blend. Add another third and blend. Add the last bit and whirl it until fully incorporated and the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and whirl it around another few seconds.
- Spread on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, ritz crackers, whatever suits your fancy!
- Mixer Instructions, more or less as posted on the Post Punk Kitchen website:.
- Melt the margarine. I put it in a small bowl and microwave it, then use a plastic spatula to get it all out into the metal bowl.
- Add powdered sugar and soymilk, then beat on medium for about a minute, or until it's a good consistency for spreading.
- Stir in extracts and frost away!
- ALSO suggested:
- The original recipe is for chocolate frosting - add 2/3 cup cocoa powder before adding sugar in either form of preparation, and add 1 1/2 tsp almond extract with the vanilla.
- This would also be lovely with a little citrus zest - add orange or lemon zest with the extracts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 32.6, Carbohydrate 243.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 237.2, Protein 1.8
FLUFFY CREAMY FROSTING
This simple recipe makes a fluffy chocolate frosting you'll be happy to use on your best cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.
Provided by Judy Wilson
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cream together shortening and half of the confectioners' sugar.
- Mix together powdered milk and water. Add to the creamed mixture along with the rest of the confectioners' sugar. Mix well.
- Stir in the unsweetened chocolate, salt, vanilla and unbeaten egg white. Mix well and beat until fluffy. Spread on cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 68.5 mg, Sugar 40.6 g
Tips:
- Use cold ingredients: This will help the frosting to whip up thick and fluffy.
- Whip the frosting on high speed: This will incorporate air into the frosting, making it lighter and creamier.
- Add the sugar gradually: This will help to prevent the frosting from becoming grainy.
- Don't overbeat the frosting: Overbeating can cause the frosting to become stiff and lose its creamy texture.
- Use a piping bag to decorate: This will give your cakes and cupcakes a professional finish.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can easily make a fluffy and creamy frosting that will take your cakes and cupcakes to the next level. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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