Decorator frosting II is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used to add a touch of elegance and sweetness to any cake, cupcake, or pastry. This frosting is made with a combination of butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and can be easily flavored with a variety of ingredients such as cocoa powder, fruit extracts, or nuts. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe will guide you through the steps of making a smooth, creamy, and perfectly sweet decorator frosting II that will take your baking to the next level.
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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 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 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
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.
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 Allrecipes Member
Categories Frosting and Icing Recipes
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.n
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
Tips:
- For a smooth frosting, make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you begin.
- If you need to use your frosting right away, you can speed up the chilling process by placing it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- To make a stiffer frosting, add more powdered sugar. For a softer frosting, add more milk or cream.
- You can flavor your frosting with a variety of ingredients, such as extracts, spices, or cocoa powder.
- If you are using frosting to decorate a cake or cupcakes, be sure to chill them before applying the frosting. This will help the frosting to set and prevent it from becoming too soft.
Conclusion:
Decorator frosting is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used to decorate a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a beautiful and delicious frosting that will take your desserts to the next level.
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