Best 5 Cake Decorating Icing Recipes

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When it comes to cake decorating, the possibilities are endless. Buttercream, cream cheese, ganache, and fondant are just a few of the many types of icing that can be used to create beautiful and delicious cakes. But with so many options, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will provide you with helpful tips and tricks for choosing and creating the perfect cake decorating icing, so you can impress your friends and family with your culinary creations.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

DECORATOR FROSTING I



Decorator Frosting I image

This is a pure white wedding cake frosting. You can double the recipe if you have a sturdy mixer. Add milk according to purpose; you need less if you are making flowers or borders than if you are just covering a cake. Remove what you need for decorating before you thin the rest down for frosting.

Provided by Jean Higginbotham

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat on low speed of electric mixer until well blended and very smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 2.5 mg, Sugar 41.2 g

CAKE WITH BUTTERCREAM DECORATING FROSTING



Cake with Buttercream Decorating Frosting image

This sweet creamy frosting made with real butter is easy to blend together and holds its shape nicely when used to decorate a special layer cake. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package cake mix of your choice (regular size)
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup shortening
12 cups confectioners' sugar (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 to 1 cup milk
Blue, yellow and green gel, paste or liquid food coloring

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for two 9-in. round baking pans. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. , Place 1/4 cup frosting each in three small bowls; tint one blue, one yellow and one green. Set aside 2-1/4 cups of remaining frosting for basket weave decoration and shell border. Spread remaining frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake., To decorate, cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert medium basket weave tip. Fill the bag with reserved white frosting. Decorate sides of cake using basket weave pattern (see diagrams at right). Change to medium star tip to pipe shell border along bottom and top edges of cake., For writing, use medium round tip and blue frosting to pipe desired greeting off-center on top of cake. Use medium round tip and green frosting to pipe vines around writing. Switch to medium leaf tip to pipe green leaves along vines. Use small flower tip to pipe yellow and blue flowers along vines. Leftover frosting can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts :

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING FOR DECORATIONS RECIPE BY TASTY



Buttercream Frosting For Decorations Recipe by Tasty image

This buttercream recipe is perfect for making beautiful decorations for cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. It works especially well for piping flowers. Give it a try and impress your friends!

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
5 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to cream butter until smooth, but not airy. Add milk, vanilla and salt and mix to incorporate.
  • Sift powdered sugar over the butter mixture. Mix until incorporated and smooth. Do not overmix, to avoid air pockets in your frosting.
  • Divide the frosting and add gel food coloring as desired.
  • Use a piping bag fitted with desired tip to pipe flowers onto parchment paper. Freeze the flowers for at least 20 minutes.
  • Use a knife to lift frozen flowers from parchment and onto a frosted cake. Arrange as desired.
  • Enjoy!

DECORATOR BUTTERCREAM ICING



Decorator Buttercream Icing image

I always use this when I decorate cakes and I get many, many compliments on the wonderful taste. It is not that usual shortening-and-sugar-bakery-icing taste. If I am not using it to decorate a cake with, I use my all butter variation: Recipe #261024.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup real butter
1 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
1 dash salt (optional)
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 -3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening then add vanilla.
  • Add sugar a cup at a time beating on medium speed.
  • Add milk 1 Tbls. at a time and beat on high until completely blended.
  • TIP: To cut the sweetness I usually sprinkle some salt in the vanilla (so it will dissolve) before proceeding with recipe as instructed.

CAKE DECORATING ICING



Cake Decorating Icing image

Make and share this Cake Decorating Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bekkah

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups powdered sugar (10X)
2 -4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening, and add vanilla.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Add milk by the TBSP until icing is desired consistency.
  • Color with food coloring, or icing dye.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your icing come together smoothly and prevent it from being lumpy.
  • Don't overbeat your icing: Overbeating can cause your icing to become stiff and difficult to spread.
  • If your icing is too thick, add a little milk or cream: This will help to thin it out and make it easier to spread.
  • If your icing is too thin, add a little powdered sugar: This will help to thicken it up and make it easier to pipe.
  • Chill your icing before using it: This will help it to set and make it easier to spread.
  • Use a variety of tips to create different designs: This will help to add interest and personality to your cakes.
  • Practice makes perfect: The more you practice, the better you will become at decorating cakes.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you can master the art of cake decorating and create beautiful cakes that will impress your friends and family. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, there are always new things to learn and new techniques to try. So get creative and have fun!

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