Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile White Cake Frosting II, the perfect companion to elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. This frosting is a symphony of flavors, striking a delicate balance between sweetness, richness, and a hint of tang. Its smooth and creamy texture effortlessly coats your desserts, leaving a velvety finish that delights the palate. With three variations - Classic White, Vanilla Bean, and Almond - you can customize your frosting to suit your taste preferences and the occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipes guide you through the process, ensuring a flawless frosting experience every time.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CLASSIC WHITE FROSTING
This is the best classic white frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
Provided by RecipeGirl.com
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), mix the butter until it is creamy and smooth.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, a little at a time, adding in the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk a little at a time too. If the frosting is too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons more milk until you achieve the thickness and texture you're looking for.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 24 servings, Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 102 mg, Sugar 29 g
FLUFFY WHITE FROSTING
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
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.
EASY WHITE ICING
This easy white icing recipe yields a foolproof frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups, enough for 12 standard cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter until smooth.
- Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. If too thick to spread, beat in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.
BEST WHITE ICING EVER
This icing recipe is #1! It's quick and easy to make, bright white for cake decorating, and you can easily change it's consistency! This is the most important icing recipe you'll ever have. It's so basic, it makes the hassle of cake decorating so much easier! If you wish, use half shortening and half unsalted butter.
Provided by Meghan Rey
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings White
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed to combine, then beat on medium speed for a full five minutes. It won't look like Icing at first, but keep the mixer going for a full five minutes, and then you're done!
- Note: If you're not using this for decorating, but just for icing the cake, thin the icing by adding 3 tbs. of corn syrup, or water to the icing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fat 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter to prevent the frosting from becoming too salty.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before creaming them together.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter and cream cheese mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
- If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit more powdered sugar.
- For a lighter and fluffier frosting, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and then fold them into the frosting.
- For a richer and denser frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Flavor the frosting with vanilla extract, almond extract, or other desired flavorings.
- Use the frosting to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or other desserts.
Conclusion:
With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and versatile white cake frosting that can be used to decorate any number of desserts. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this frosting is sure to become a favorite. So next time you're looking for a classic and elegant frosting, give this white cake frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!
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