Best 6 Really Good Frosting Recipes
Indulge in a delectable journey of flavors with our curated collection of frosting recipes. From the classic and creamy Vanilla Frosting to the tangy and refreshing Lemon Frosting, each recipe promises to elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and pastries to new heights of deliciousness. For chocolate lovers, the Rich Chocolate Frosting is a decadent dream, while the fluffy and light Whipped Cream Frosting offers a cloud-like texture that will melt in your mouth. If you prefer a frosting with a hint of nuttiness, the Brown Butter Frosting is sure to impress with its caramelized flavor. And for a unique and sophisticated touch, try the Earl Grey Frosting, which infuses the delicate aroma of Earl Grey tea into a smooth and creamy frosting. No matter your taste preferences, these frosting recipes are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and make your baked goods the star of the show.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
VANILLA FROSTING
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 5m
Yield about 1 pound (enough for 12 cupcakes)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth. Beat in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
REALLY, REALLY GOOD (AND EASY!) BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
First off, I have to give all credit to the Confessions of a Cookbook Queen blog, because that's where I found this recipe. It is the best country (non-cook) buttercream frosting that I have ever had. If you're decorating a cake or cupcakes, it also holds up well. I guessed on the yield, but this recipe will easily frost 24 cupcakes.
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put butter, milk, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer (if you don't have a stand mixer, a hand mixer will do).
- Mix on low speed until it just starts to come together, about a minute.
- Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Increase to medium low speed and beat for about another minute.
- Increase mixer speed to medium high and beat for about another or minute or so.
- Add powdered sugar (and cocoa, if using). Beat on low speed until sugar is just barely incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and increase speed slowly to medium. Beat for about a minute.
- Check your consistency. This is very important because if your frosting is too thick, it will not spread well.
- If your spatula does not glide through the frosting, add about a tablespoon of corn syrup and beat on medium for about 30 seconds.
- When the frosting is just holding its shape, it is too thick (if you are wanting to pipe some decorations on your cake/cupcakes, now would be the time to set a little of this aside in a separate bowl).
- Add another tablespoon of corn syrup and beat on medium for 30 seconds.
- Repeat until the frosting seems to be of a good spreadable consistency (you don't want it too runny, or it will slide off the cake/cupcakes).
- Once you get your frosting to a good, spreadable consistency, increase mixer speed to medium high and beat for one minute. This will get your frosting nice and fluffy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1431.9, Fat 74.1, SaturatedFat 46.9, Cholesterol 196.9, Sodium 658.4, Carbohydrate 198.2, Sugar 190.1, Protein 1.2
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
For many people, cake is just the delivery vehicle for the real star of the show-the frosting. If you agree, you'll love this five-star buttercream frosting recipe. It's rich, sweet and foolproof. With 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of effort, this vanilla buttercream frosting will be ready to turn any cake, cookie or cupcake into a special-occasion dessert-never underestimate the power of a good frosting! Memorize this recipe and you'll always have a frosting to complement whatever's for dessert. (P.S. If you fall for this recipe, you'll be glad to know there's a 2.0 version: Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting is a must try!)
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and butter with spoon or electric mixer on low speed. Stir in vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk.
- Gradually beat in just enough remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, a few drops at a time. If frosting becomes too thin, beat in a small amount of powdered sugar. Frosts 13x9-inch cake generously, or fills and frosts an 8- or 9-inch two-layer cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 0 g
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
BEST CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Best chocolate frosting recipe I've found!
Provided by Michelle Ann
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl until evenly mixed. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; beat until smooth and easily spread. Stir in vanilla extract.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
CREAMY FROSTING
A creamy white icing that looks like whipped cream.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk milk into flour in small saucepan until smooth. Heat and stir until it boils and thickens. Cool thoroughly.
- Cream butter, sugar and vanilla in bowl until light and fluffy. Add thickened milk. Beat until mixture resembles whipped cream. Makes enough to fill and frost 2 layer cake, about 3 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 93.9 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
Tips:
- Use the right ingredients. Make sure your butter is at room temperature, your sugar is granulated, and your milk is cold. Using the wrong ingredients or the wrong temperature of ingredients can affect the texture and flavor of your frosting.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the frosting, making it smooth and creamy. If you don't cream the butter and sugar together long enough, your frosting will be grainy.
- Gradually add the milk. Adding the milk too quickly can cause the frosting to curdle. Add it slowly and stir constantly until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Don't overbeat the frosting. Overbeating can cause the frosting to become stiff and grainy. Beat the frosting just until it is smooth and creamy.
- Chill the frosting before using. This will help to firm it up and make it easier to spread. If you're using the frosting on a cake, chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before frosting it.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can make a delicious frosting that will take your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts to the next level. Experiment with different flavors and colors to create your own unique frosting recipes.
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