Best 20 Fluffy Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of fluffy frosting, a culinary masterpiece that transforms ordinary cakes, cupcakes, and pastries into extraordinary treats. These delectable recipes offer a symphony of flavors and textures, catering to every palate and occasion. From the classic Vanilla Frosting, a timeless favorite with its smooth and creamy embrace, to the rich Chocolate Frosting, a decadent indulgence for chocolate aficionados, these recipes will elevate your baking creations to new heights.

For those who seek a touch of elegance, the Ermine Frosting awaits, its satiny texture and subtle tang adding a sophisticated touch to any dessert. If you desire a frosting that is both light and fluffy, the Whipped Cream Frosting is your perfect match, its airy texture melting in your mouth like a cloud. And for those who love a burst of fruity flavor, the Strawberry Frosting and Lemon Frosting offer a delightful explosion of sweetness and tanginess.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure that even novice bakers can achieve frosting perfection. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a beginner seeking to impress your friends and family, these fluffy frosting recipes will guide you towards creating unforgettable desserts that will leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

FLUFFY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting image

The perfect fluffy frosting for brownies or chocolate cake. Sweet but not too sweet. Peanut buttery but not greasy. So wonderful and it won't over power your brownies!!!

Provided by NICKIE75

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons milk, or as needed
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer. Gradually mix in the sugar, and when it starts to get thick, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thick and spreadable. Beat for at least 3 minutes for it to get good and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 116.2 mg, Sugar 17 g

FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING



Fluffy White Frosting image

For a heavenly light and fluffy frosting, you can't top this cooked version. You'll definitely want to lick the beaters after whipping up this modern variation of the classic seven-minute frosting. -Georgia Bohmann, West Allis, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large egg whites
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heatproof bowl of a stand mixer, whisk egg whites, sugar, water and cream of tartar until blended. Place over simmering water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, heat mixture until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-5 minutes., Remove from heat; add vanilla. With the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Use immediately. Store frosted cake, uncovered, in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

FLUFFY VANILLA FROSTING



Fluffy Vanilla Frosting image

Memories of childhood birthday cakes will be evoked by this sweet and Fluffy Vanilla Frosting, made quickly with just three ingredients and a handheld mixer (a standing mixer will take even less time). This frosting can also be tinted with food color; add a drop at a time and stir with a flexible spatula until well combined before adding more.This recipe is from "Martha Stewart's Cupcakes."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 pound (4 cups) confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • With an electric mixer, beat butter on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce speed to medium. Add the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl as needed; after every two additions, raise speed to high and beat 10 seconds to aerate frosting, then return to medium-high. This process should take about 5 minutes. Frosting will be very pale and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla, and beat until frosting is smooth. If not using immediately, frosting can be refrigerated up to 10 days in an airtight container. Before using, bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth again, about 5 minutes.

FLUFFY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Fluffy Buttercream Frosting image

The secret of this light frosting is to mix it with a mixer for the recommended time at high speed. This incorporates air to make it light. 1-1/2 cups frosting is enough to frost the top of one 9 inch cake.

Provided by Dee Akeson

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
½ tablespoon water
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed to mix. Beat at high speed until smooth and fluffy, approximately 5-10 minutes. If too stiff, beat in a few drops of water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 30.4 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

FLUFFY SEVEN MINUTE FROSTING



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This frosting takes approximately seven minutes to make.

Provided by obertolas

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Time 17m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup water
2 egg whites
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, water, egg whites, salt, corn syrup, and vanilla in the top of a double boiler. Beat all ingredients about one minute before placing bowl or pan over the heat.
  • Place over rapidly boiling water; beat at high speed until the mixture forms soft peaks. (This may take longer than 7 minutes).
  • Transfer frosting mixture to large bowl; beat until the mixture is thick and cool enough to spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 40.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE WITH FLUFFY FROSTING



Devil's Food Cake with Fluffy Frosting image

The devil is in the details -- it's also in this sinfully chocolatey cake with fluffy frosting that is sure to be a hit.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pans
1 cup boiling water
1 cup sour cream
3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 3/4 cups sugar, divided
4 large eggs, plus 5 large egg whites, room temperature, divided
5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, divided
1 tablespoon corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment; butter parchment and dust pans with cocoa.
  • Whisk boiling water into cocoa until smooth; whisk in sour cream. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, using a mixer, beat butter and 2 1/4 cups sugar on medium-high until fluffy and pale yellow. Beat in whole eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with 2 additions cocoa mixture, and beat until combined. Fold in 4 teaspoons vanilla.
  • Divide batter among pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Transfer pans to wire racks and let cool completely. Remove cakes from pans and discard parchment. Trim cakes if desired.
  • In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, whisk together remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar, egg whites, and corn syrup until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; using mixer, beat on high until stiff, fluffy peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Transfer a cake layer to a serving plate and top with 1 cup frosting. Stack second cake on top and cover top and sides with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 15 g

FLUFFY CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Fluffy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting image

Light and fluffy chocolate frosting, suggested by my friend Linda. Spread over any cake and smooth out bubbles.

Provided by Tim Tyler

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups powdered sugar
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine powdered sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt; mix for 30 seconds. Add cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Mix on medium speed until frosting is shiny and seems to have large bubbles, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 7.3 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

MAPLE WALNUT LAYER CAKE WITH FLUFFY MAPLE FROSTING



Maple Walnut Layer Cake with Fluffy Maple Frosting image

Here's a delicious twist on a vanilla cake Jennifer found in a vintage cookbook from 1954. The secret flavor is a hint of ginger. The frosting is a seven-minute icing made on the top of the stove. You must beat it continuously, but it's quick and easy, and the results are worth it!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 1 two-layer 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 3/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon ginger
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
3/4 cup hot water
2 egg whites
1/2 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and lightly flour two 9x2-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with waxed paper.
  • To make the cake: In a large bowl, sift together the flour and the ginger and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and the sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well combined. Beat in the maple syrup gradually. Add the flour mixture in thirds, alternating with the water, beating after each addition until smooth. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack.
  • To make the frosting: In the top of a double boiler, combine first five ingredients. Cook over boiling water, beating constantly on the medium-high speed of an electric mixer, until mixture stands in peaks (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the pot from heat. Add the vanilla and the maple extracts and continue beating 1 minute more until thick enough to spread.
  • When cake has cooled, ice between the layers. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup chopped walnuts over the frosting. Then ice top and sides of cake, sprinkling the top with the remaining chopped walnuts.

FLUFFY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FROSTING



Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Frosting image

This smooth, fluffy frosting is a real treat for cake lovers. You can also use it as a dip for fresh fruit.-Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 3g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FLUFFY CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA COOL WHIP FROSTING



Fluffy Chocolate or Vanilla Cool Whip Frosting image

Make and share this Fluffy Chocolate or Vanilla Cool Whip Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 4 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix or 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
3/4 cup half-and-half cream (can use full-fat milk)
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar (or to taste)
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip frozen whipped topping (completely thawed)

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine pudding mix (either chocolate or vanilla) with cream and confectioners sugar; mix on low speed until combined and thickened (about 3 minutes).
  • Fold in the Cool Whip topping until thoroughly combined.

FLUFFY FROSTING



Fluffy Frosting image

This is an amazing fluffy, delicious frosting. It pipes out beautifully, and holds it's shape. The flavor tastes like marshmallow whipped cream. Be sure to whip the hot sugar syrup with the egg whites for a considerable amount of time, about 8-10 minutes (on a Kitchenaid stand mixer) for the best results. I'm sure this would be excellent on any flavor of cake, but it is fabulous on chocolate cake and probably be great on red velvet.

Provided by Sugar Fairy

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 24 cupcakes, or 2 9-inch layers frosted and filled, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, water and cream of tartar in a saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture starts to bubble.
  • Whip the egg whites and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Slowly drizzle the hot sugar syrup mixture into the egg whites while whipping constantly at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form and frosting is very glossy, around 8-10 minutes.

FLUFFY NUTELLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Fluffy Nutella Buttercream Frosting image

This fluffy - and super easy - buttercream frosting recipe features everyone's favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread, Nutella. Pure perfection. One batch of this buttercream should be plenty to frost one standard-sized layer cake or generously top a dozen cupcakes.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
2 cups powdered sugar (aka confectioner's sugar)
2/3 cup Nutella (or other chocolate-hazelnut spread)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt (up to 1/4 teaspoon, to taste)
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a stand mixer afixed with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and powdered sugar on low until well-blended. Add the Nutella and increase the speed to medium. Beat for two minutes.
  • Add the vanilla extract and salt and whip for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the whipping cream and beat for about one minute, until the frosting lightens slightly in both color and texture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Sugar 29 g, Sodium 10 mg, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

FLUFFY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting image

Use this vanilla Fluffy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting when making any of your favorite cupcakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes 5 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, softened
6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Put butter in bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until pale and creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium; add sugar 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well, about 5 minutes total. Add vanilla and salt. Raise speed to medium-high; beat until smooth, about 1 minute more.

FLUFFY CARAMEL FROSTING



Fluffy Caramel Frosting image

A fluffy caramel frosting.

Provided by Anjali

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)

Steps:

  • Place condensed milk in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramel forms; about 15 minutes.
  • Beat caramel, cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Add whipped topping and beat until just combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 68.3 mg, Sugar 17 g

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CAKE WITH FLUFFY FROSTING



Chocolate Strawberry Cake with Fluffy Frosting image

An impressive chocolate cake with fluffy frosting, fresh strawberries and chocolate chips.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ milk chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free strawberry yogurt
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
3/4 cup Cool Whip lite frozen whipped topping, thawed
10 fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Generously grease or spray two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pans.
  • Bake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, add frosting; fold in whipped topping.
  • On serving plate, place 1 cake, rounded side down. Spread with 1/3 cup frosting almost to edge. Cut about 5 strawberries into 1/4-inch slices; arrange on frosted cake. Top with second cake, rounded side up. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting. Garnish with about 5 halved strawberries in center of cake. Sprinkle chocolate chips around outside edge of top of cake. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 2 g

DOUBLE COCONUT CAKE WITH FLUFFY COCONUT FROSTING



Double Coconut Cake With Fluffy Coconut Frosting image

Make and share this Double Coconut Cake With Fluffy Coconut Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

cooking spray
1 tablespoon cake flour
2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
2/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut, divided
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 dash salt
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Coat 2 (9 inch) round cake pans with cooking spray, dust with 1 tablespoon flour.
  • Combine 2 1/4 cups flour, baking powder,and salt, stirring with a whisk.
  • Place sugar and butter in a large bowl, beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (for about 5 minutes).
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add flour mixture and milk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Sharply tap the pans once on countertop to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans 10 minutes on wire racks, and remove from pans.
  • Cool completely on wire racks.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a plate, spread with 1 cup fluffy coconut frosting.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut.
  • Top with remaining cake layer, spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut over top of cake.
  • Store cake loosely covered in refrigerator.
  • Fluffy coconut Frosting:.
  • Place egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl, beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil.
  • Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 238 degrees.
  • Pour hot sugar syrup in a thin steam over egg whites, beating at high speed.
  • Stir in extracts.

RICH 'N' FLUFFY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Rich 'n' Fluffy Chocolate Frosting image

Whisking up a batch of smooth-as-silk fudgy chocolate icing is a snap using this short recipe and your favorite flavor of baking chips.-Jeannette Mack, Rushville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate or vanilla or white chips
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring cream to a simmer, about 180° remove from the heat. Stir in chips until melted. Place pan in a bowl of ice water; stir constantly until cooled. Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar until smooth and thick. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FLUFFY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting image

This frosting is amazing, especially with chocolate cupcakes! Creamy, smooth and fluffy. I recommend you do not use margarine, as it makes it a little greasy. Make sure your butter is softened, not melted, and not just at room temp. Leave it out for an hour or so before using. Works well for piping. If you are piping, or like lots of frosting, this will frost about 18 cupcakes. If you spread it on, you might get 24. Enjoy! From Allrecipes.

Provided by Beth Brady.

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 18-24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk, as needed

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and peanut butter until well blended and you can't see any of the butter anymore.
  • Add sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until well blended.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Begin adding milk, a little at a time until it reaches the consistency you want. I usually don't measure, but I think I use all 3 tablespoons.
  • Whip on high until fluffy and pale in color.

FLUFFY CHERRY FROSTING



Fluffy Cherry Frosting image

Try topping your favorite cake with this creamy cooked frosting from our Test Kitchen. A pink tint and a hint of cherry flavor make it extra special.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups sugar
4 egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cherry extract or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, egg whites, water, cherry juice and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160° on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes. , Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add extracts. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting image

I found this recipe on the America's Test Kitchen (Cooks Illustrated) website. I like it because it has a very light cream cheese flavor and isn't too sweet or overpowering.

Provided by Pismo

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened but still cool
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • With electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until light and fluffy and no lumps remain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.6, Fat 57.2, SaturatedFat 36.1, Cholesterol 164.6, Sodium 228.9, Carbohydrate 82, Sugar 78.8, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature.
  • If frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
  • If frosting is too thin, add a little bit of powdered sugar.
  • Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
  • Feel free to experiment with different flavorings, such as almond extract, lemon zest, or cocoa powder.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to make a fluffy, delicious frosting that will be the perfect finishing touch to your next cake, cupcake, or cookie recipe. Happy baking!

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