Best 3 Fluffy Creamy Frosting Recipes
The world of baking is filled with sweet indulgences, and one of the most beloved is the fluffy, creamy frosting. This delectable topping has the power to transform any cake, cupcake, or cookie into a masterpiece. Whether you prefer a classic vanilla buttercream or something more adventurous like a chocolate ganache, there's a frosting out there to suit every palate. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a frosting that is not only delicious but also aesthetically pleasing, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to your dessert.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
FLUFFY WHITE CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Add in a little food coloring to the frosting and cake mix to create pastel shades if desired --- if you mix the cake batter by hand with a wooden spoon you will get a lesser amount of cupcakes, an electric mixer adds in more air while mixing you will get about 22-24 cupcakes --- for coconut cupcakes add in 1-2 teaspoons coconut extract (instead of the vanilla and almond extract) into the cake mix and frosting then sprinkle with soft flaked coconut on top of frosting.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 42m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
- Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
- For the cupcakes; In a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed beat all cake ingredients together until blended.
- Increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes.
- Divide the batter between the paper-lined muffin tins filling about two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 22-25 minutes or until cupcakes test done.
- Remove to wire racks and cool completely.
- For the frosting; in a large bowl cream the butter, cream cheese, vanilla and whipping cream until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add in the confectioners sugar and beat until combined and smooth adding in more cream or confectioners sugar to achieve desired spreading consistancy.
- Add in food couling if desired.
- Spread onto cooled cupcakes.
- Srore the cupcakes in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 232.1, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 28.4, Protein 2.6
FLUFFY CREAMY VEGAN FROSTING
This recipe comes from the writers of my all-time favorite cookbook, Veganomicon. It's everything you want in a frosting: fluffy, creamy, sweet (just rightly), and substantial enough that it stays put. Delicious on it's own and a great base to transform into other flavors as it suits you. I whipped it up in a food processor, as suggested in a review on the Post Punk Kitchen website, but I'll include here both sets of instructions, in case you've got a handy dandy electric mixer at your disposal. This version is slightly adapted from the original.
Provided by groovyrooby
Categories Vegan
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Food Processor Instructions:.
- Pulse the margarine in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the soymilk and vanilla extract and pulse a few more times. Do not worry if it's not totally blended yet.
- Add the powdered sugar in three or so portions. Add one third and blend. Add another third and blend. Add the last bit and whirl it until fully incorporated and the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and whirl it around another few seconds.
- Spread on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, ritz crackers, whatever suits your fancy!
- Mixer Instructions, more or less as posted on the Post Punk Kitchen website:.
- Melt the margarine. I put it in a small bowl and microwave it, then use a plastic spatula to get it all out into the metal bowl.
- Add powdered sugar and soymilk, then beat on medium for about a minute, or until it's a good consistency for spreading.
- Stir in extracts and frost away!
- ALSO suggested:
- The original recipe is for chocolate frosting - add 2/3 cup cocoa powder before adding sugar in either form of preparation, and add 1 1/2 tsp almond extract with the vanilla.
- This would also be lovely with a little citrus zest - add orange or lemon zest with the extracts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 32.6, Carbohydrate 243.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 237.2, Protein 1.8
FLUFFY CREAMY FROSTING
This simple recipe makes a fluffy chocolate frosting you'll be happy to use on your best cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.
Provided by Judy Wilson
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cream together shortening and half of the confectioners' sugar.
- Mix together powdered milk and water. Add to the creamed mixture along with the rest of the confectioners' sugar. Mix well.
- Stir in the unsweetened chocolate, salt, vanilla and unbeaten egg white. Mix well and beat until fluffy. Spread on cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 68.5 mg, Sugar 40.6 g
Tips:
- For a creamier frosting, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a pinch of salt to the frosting to balance the sweetness.
- If you want a stiffer frosting, chill it for 30 minutes before using.
- If you want a softer frosting, let it come to room temperature before using.
- You can flavor the frosting with various extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or mint.
- You can also add food coloring to the frosting to create different colors.
- For a fun twist, try using different types of milk, such as almond milk or coconut milk.
Conclusion:
Fluffy, creamy frosting is the perfect topping for any cake, cupcake, or cookie. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic vanilla frosting or something more adventurous, there's a recipe in this article that's sure to please. So next time you're baking, don't forget the frosting!
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