Learn how to make frosting at home with recipes and decorating ideas for every kind of cake and cupcake. From classic buttercream frosting to whipped cream frosting, you’ll find step-by-step guides on how to make frosting that’s smooth, fluffy, and easy to spread. Explore homemade frosting recipes in every flavor, from butter frosting to cream cheese and more. This board covers the best frosting recipes for cookies, cupcakes, and layer cakes, plus different frosting tips to help you decorate with confidence. You’ll see all kinds of frosting, flavored icing, and even ways to improve store bought frosting recipes. Whether you’re searching for butter cream recipes, frosting ideas, or different types of frosting for cupcakes, this board brings together all the frosting and icing inspiration you need.
This sour cream frosting recipe blends full-fat sour cream, real butter, and powdered sugar into a creamy, tangy topping that balances rich cakes and cookies beautifully. It’s a soft, spoonable option for anyone looking for a cake frosting recipe that isn’t too heavy. Use this […]
This brown butter frosting recipe starts with real unsalted butter, toasted until golden and fragrant, then whipped with powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream. The result is a creamy brown butter buttercream with rich flavor and balanced sweetness. Use it for brown butter cupcakes, layered cakes, […]
This Swiss Meringue Buttercream recipe makes a smooth, fluffy, and pipeable frosting that holds its shape while tasting light and creamy. It starts with a simple Swiss meringue base of egg whites and sugar, then whips in butter for structure and flavor. Use it as […]
This homemade marshmallow cream recipe makes a thick, glossy spread that works as a cake filling, cupcake topping, or dip for fruit. It’s sweet, smooth, and spoonable, what you’d expect from a proper marshmallow fluff. The texture holds shape without turning stiff. And unlike store-bought […]
This Russian Buttercream Frosting recipe uses just four ingredients to create a silky, stable frosting that spreads like a dream. The base is unsalted butter and sweetened condensed milk, creating a smooth Russian buttercream that pipes well and holds its shape without relying on powdered […]
This homemade chocolate ganache frosting starts with only two ingredients and gives you three textures to work with. You can pour it warm over cake as a glaze, let it thicken into a creamy spread, or whip it into a fluffy ganache frosting. It’s one […]
This powdered sugar icing recipe makes a smooth, glossy frosting with just three pantry staples. It comes together in five minutes and can be used as a powdered sugar glaze for bundt cakes, a cookie frosting recipe for sugar cookies, or a drizzle over sweet […]
Rich, smooth, and deeply flavored, this salted caramel buttercream frosting recipe blends homemade caramel with soft whipped butter and powdered sugar. It’s the kind of frosting that pipes cleanly, holds its shape, and makes even simple cakes feel finished. The texture stays fluffy, the flavor […]
This strawberry cream cheese frosting blends freeze-dried strawberries, softened cream cheese, and butter into a vibrant, stable frosting. You get the full flavor of real fruit without the water content that ruins texture. This recipe makes a spreadable, pipeable, naturally pink frosting that tastes like […]
This easy American buttercream frosting recipe uses four basic ingredients and comes together in just 10 minutes. It spreads cleanly, pipes with structure, and tastes as classic as a bakery cake frosting should. You’ll use this American buttercream frosting recipe for cupcakes, cookies, birthday cakes, […]