Best 4 Party Cake Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable party cake frosting recipes. These delightful creations are the perfect topping for your celebratory cakes, transforming ordinary desserts into extraordinary masterpieces. From the classic and creamy vanilla frosting to the rich and decadent chocolate ganache, our collection offers a diverse range of flavors to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a smooth and fluffy buttercream or a tangy cream cheese frosting, we have the perfect recipe to elevate your baking skills. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your mixing bowls, and let's embark on this sweet adventure together!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT PARTY FROSTING



Perfect Party Frosting image

My Perfect Party Frosting is the ultimate sweet finish to any type of cake! Careful, though, this marshmallow buttercream frosting with sprinkles is pretty addicting!

Provided by Cookies & Cups

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup salted butter, room temperature
14 ounces Marshmallow Fluff
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sprinkles

Steps:

  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter on medium speed until smooth. Add in the Marshmallow Fluff and mix for an additional minute, or until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Turn the mixer to low and add in the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined, then turn the mixer up to medium and mix for another minute.
  • Add in the sprinkles and mix until evenly incorporated.

BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH HOT PINK BUTTER ICING



Birthday Cake with Hot Pink Butter Icing image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
8 ounces (about 1 cup) sour cream, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 lemon, zested
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted
9 tablespoons milk
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
14 drops pink food coloring (rose petal shade)
Pink and white candy, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter and flour a 9-inch cake pan, a 6-inch cake pan, and a 3-inch cake pan.
  • To make the cake, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. On medium speed, add the eggs, 2 at a time, then the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest, scraping down the bowl as needed. Mix well. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir just until smooth. Finish mixing by hand to be sure the batter is well mixed. Proportionately divide the batter between the 3 cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula, and bake as follows: the 9-inch pan for 45 minutes, the 6-inch pan for 35 to 40 minutes and the 3-inch pan for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean in each cake. Cool in the pans to room temperature.
  • For the frosting, cream the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened. Add the food coloring and turn the mixer off. Using a spatula, fully incorporate the color into the frosting.
  • Frost each cake separately, saving some frosting for decoration. Chill the cakes before stacking.
  • Place the 9-inch cake on a plate. Center the 6-inch cake on top of the 9-inch cake. Center the 3-inch cake on top of the 6-inch cake.
  • For the decoration, pipe or spoon the remaining frosting around the base of each cake and around the top edge of the 3-inch cake. Finish decorating with the pieces of candy.

PARTY FROSTING



Party Frosting image

A coffee meringue frosting good with chocolate cakes.

Provided by Amy Parsons

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
3 egg whites
¼ cup strong brewed coffee
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In bottom of large double boiler bring water to boil, then reduce to simmer. In top combine brown sugar, egg whites, coffee, and cream of tartar. Beat with mixer 5 to 7 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Remove from heat. Add vanilla, and beat additional 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 16.4 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

COOKED MILK FROSTING



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Use this light, fluffy vanilla frosting to top our Confetti Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until mixture becomes thick and resembles pudding, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a heat-proof bowl; stir in vanilla and salt. Press plastic wrap against surface; let cool completely.
  • Beat butter with sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl as needed, about 2 minutes. Add milk mixture and continue beating until frosting is light and fluffy and resembles whipped cream, about 2 minutes more. Use immediately.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter for the frosting so you can control the amount of salt in the recipe.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before you start mixing them together. This will help the frosting to be smooth and creamy.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can cream the butter and sugar together with a hand mixer or even a whisk. Just be sure to mix them until they are light and fluffy.
  • Add the confectioners' sugar gradually, mixing it in until the frosting is the desired consistency. You may need to add more or less sugar depending on how sweet you want the frosting to be.
  • If the frosting is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of milk or cream.
  • If the frosting is too thin, you can thicken it up by adding more confectioners' sugar.
  • For a creamier frosting, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or sour cream.
  • For a more flavorful frosting, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, almond extract, or lemon zest.

Conclusion:

Party cake frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes and cupcakes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple or fancy, there is a party cake frosting recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a frosting that will make your cake the star of the show, give one of these recipes a try.

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