Best 2 Decorating Frosting Recipes

Decorating frosting, also known as buttercream, is a versatile frosting that can be used to create a variety of decorations on cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is made by creaming together butter and sugar, then adding flavorings and other ingredients. Decorating frosting can be made in a variety of colors and flavors, and it can be piped, spread, or used to create intricate designs. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, decorating frosting is a great way to add a special touch to your desserts.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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.

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DECORATING FROSTING

Decorating Frosting image

Aunt Rhea decorated cakes for a living. Wedding cakes, birthday cakes or occasion cakes. Her frosting was always the best and so easy to make.

Provided by Cherie Szilvagyi

Categories Cakes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 lb powdered sugar
1 c crisco shortening
1 pinch salt
1 tsp butter flavoring
1/2 c cold water

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients in mixer until light and fluffy.

Tips:

Use room-temperature butter or cream cheese: This will make your frosting smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar: This will help prevent your frosting from becoming lumpy.
Start with a small amount of liquid: You can always add more, but it's difficult to take it out once it's in.
Use a variety of flavors: Extracts, spices, and other flavorings can be added to create unique and delicious frostings.
Color your frosting: Food coloring can be used to create any color you desire.
Let your frosting chill: This will help it set and become firmer, making it easier to work with.
Use a piping bag or pastry tip: These tools can help you create beautiful and intricate designs on your cakes and cupcakes.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you'll be able to create delicious and beautiful frosting that will make your cakes and cupcakes the star of the show. So get creative and have fun!