Best 9 Decorator Cake Icing Recipes
When it comes to decorating cakes, the icing is key. A good icing can take a simple cake to the next level, transforming it into a work of art. Whether you're a professional baker or a home cook, having a go-to decorator cake icing recipe is essential. In this article, we'll share some of the best decorator cake icing recipes out there, so you can find the perfect one for your next cake.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DECORATOR BUTTERCREAM ICING
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
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 DECORATOR'S FROSTING
Tastes just like those wedding cake frostings we've all eaten - ultra-creamy and sweet!!! This recipe came from a cake decorating class I took many years ago. It is an excellent frosting for wedding and birthday cakes, and has the perfect consistency to use with a pastry bag/tube for writing or making colored roses, leaves or other decorations. You can make it any flavor you like! frosts a 2-layer cake plus some
Provided by BeachGirl
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 batch, 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using electric mixer (prefereably not handheld), cream shortening until very soft.
- Add salt, a little powdered sugar and flavorings.
- Alternately add water and powdered sugar, beating on medium speed until frosting is smooth after each addition.
- ***Do not mix on high speed as it will cause bubbles in the finished frosting.
- ***NOTE: This frosting makes enough to frost a 2-layer cake with enough left to make decorative roses, etc.
- for the top of the cake.
- DECORATIONS: Roses, leaves and other decorations can be made by adding tasteless food coloring paste (Wilton is one brand) to the frosting.
- Make decorations, place on plastic wrap on cookie sheet and cover gently with plastic wrap.
- Freeze for up to 1 month.
- ***If you decide to freeze your frosted cake, DO NOT put the decorations on it until after you have thawed both the cake and decorations, as the colored decorations will bleed into the cake frosting when they thaw.
- ***Defrost cake and decorations separately and then place decorations on the cake.
- VARIATIONS: For chocolate frosting, add 3 tbs powdered cocoa to the sugar mixture.
- For lemon, omit butter and vanilla flavorings and add 3 tsp.
- lemon extract.
- COLORED FROSTINGS: Frosting can be made any color you want with tasteless food coloring, but be sure to mix well after adding the coloring.
- WEDDING CAKES: Five recipes of this frosting will decorate wedding cakes as follows: top layer 6-inch cake, middle layer 14-inch cake and bottom layer 18-inch cake.
- This will serve 50-60 people.
DECORATOR FROSTING I
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
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
MY FAVORITE DECORATOR CAKE ICING
This recipe is being posted because I can never remember the amounts of the ingredients. Sometimes, I crave this (minus the cake) and just whip up 1/4 a batch and eat it with a spoon till it gets TOO rich for me to take another bite. Sometimes, you just gotta have a little (or a lot) sweet.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 2 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream together in a stand mixer the butter and Crisco until completely blended. Add the vanilla.
- Sift in the powdered sugar a little at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go. Keep sifting and blending until the whole 2 lbs. is incorporated.
- If the icing is thick and will not spread easily, add 1 tablespoons of milk at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
- Add food coloring. Blend well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2300.3, Fat 59.8, SaturatedFat 33.5, Cholesterol 124.2, Sodium 339.1, Carbohydrate 452.8, Sugar 444.4, Protein 1
PROFESSIONAL DECORATORS' ICING
I needed an icing to use to make my daughters castle cake. While in Farmer Jack, the woman at the register ahead of me talked about how she decorates cakes. So I took that as my opportunity to ask her what recipe she uses for icing and this is what she gave me. I got lots of raving reviews. This hardens up like the cakes in meijer, etc.... and it's not too sweet.
Provided by mandikaake
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the shortening, water and vanilla. This will take some time to mix up but it will eventually.
- Add the meringue powder and powdered sugar.
- Mix well - beat for about 3 minutes
- If this is way too stiff you can add a little water at a time. Just remember you want this to be a little thick so you can spread it.
DECORATOR FROSTING
A frosting that's perfect for sugar cookies.
Provided by P. Oakes
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, confectioners' sugar, and milk until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and food coloring. Spread on or between cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 29.5 g
DECORATOR FROSTING II
Especially good for trimming a cake. It can also be used for frosting. Use any flavoring to compliment the flavor of your cake.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cream butter until very light. Cream in flour. Add water and vanilla. Add sugar until desired consistency is reached. For frosting the cake use a thinner icing. Then add additional sugar to make the icing thicker for putting decorations on the frosted cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 39.3 g
DECORATOR CAKE ICING
My mother and sister took a cake decorating class at a local college when i was young (boy i loved eating their homework!). this was a recipe that my mother had in her file after i moved out and came back home for a visit and decided to go through her recipe box for family recipes- this was in there and i don't know the origination of it.
Provided by Shawn C
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1-2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- mix all ingredients on low. great for a kitchen aid mixer but hard on the arm if using a old time mixer. add color a few drops at a time until desired color is acheived.
- you can also drop color into water if mixing several different colors to acheive a certain color.
- pack into sleeve with tip needed and decorate!
- **TIP** if using for several different colors that won't need a lot of icing like making flowers etc, mix beofre adding color and separate into several different sections then add coloring a little at a time to acheive color needed**.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2375, Fat 68.6, SaturatedFat 17.1, Sodium 298, Carbohydrate 453.6, Sugar 444.1
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING FOR DECORATIONS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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!
Tips:
- Prepare your cake layers in advance: This will give them time to cool completely before you start decorating. You can also freeze the layers for up to 2 months, which makes it easy to have them on hand when you're ready to make a cake.
- Make sure your frosting is the right consistency: It should be stiff enough to hold its shape, but not so stiff that it's difficult to spread. If your frosting is too thick, you can add a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out. If it's too thin, you can add a little bit of powdered sugar or cornstarch to thicken it up.
- Use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to apply your frosting: This will give you more control over the frosting and help you create smooth, even layers.
- Start by applying a thin layer of frosting to the top of the cake: This will help to seal in any crumbs and prevent them from showing through the final layer of frosting.
- Apply the remaining frosting in a thick, even layer: Use a spatula to smooth out the frosting and create a level surface.
- If you're using multiple colors of frosting, apply them one at a time: Start with the darkest color and work your way to the lightest color.
- Use a variety of decorating techniques to create a unique look: You can use a piping bag to create borders, swirls, and other designs. You can also use sprinkles, candy, or other decorations to add a festive touch.
Conclusion:
With a little practice, you'll be able to create beautiful and delicious decorator cakes that will impress your friends and family. So don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors, colors, and decorating techniques. The sky's the limit!
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