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.
There’s a kind of frosting that doesn’t weigh down a cake but lifts it. Light, billowy, glossy like satin. That’s what this 7 minute frosting delivers. It’s one of those frosting recipes easy to overlook in favor of butter-heavy options, but when you want a […]
Cream cheese buttercream frosting has a loyal following, and for good reason. This is the cake frosting recipe I use when I want flavor to do the heavy lifting. You’ll learn how to make a butter cream cheese frosting that pipes with sharp edges, holds […]
Vegan buttercream frosting has come a long way since the gritty, overly sweet versions I tested years ago. This one pipes clean lines, keeps its shape at room temperature, and doesn’t taste like compromise. You’ll get a smooth, fluffy finish with clean vanilla flavor and […]
There are plenty of frosting recipes that promise softness and flavor. But when you need a dairy free option that pipes clean, holds its shape, and doesn’t taste like a compromise, this is the one I rely on. This dairy free frosting uses chilled coconut […]
Oreo frosting isn’t just a chocolate buttercream with crumbs tossed in. This version starts with a whipped butter base, brings in finely crushed Oreo cookies (yes, with the filling), and builds a texture that’s smooth, pipeable, and unmistakably cookies and cream. You’ll learn how to […]
Chocolate brownie frosting makes the difference between a simple bar and something unforgettable. This recipe spreads thick and glossy, setting with a soft fudge-like finish that turns homemade brownies into a bakery-level treat. You’ll learn exactly how to make this frosting for brownies easy and […]
Royal icing is one of those recipes that every baker needs in their back pocket. You can use it to outline, flood, or add fine detail to cookies with confidence. This easy royal icing recipe gives you a smooth, quick-drying finish without corn syrup or […]
Brown sugar frosting is a simple cake frosting recipe that tastes like a blend of caramel and buttercream. You learn how to make brown sugar frosting that comes out smooth, rich, and balanced. This brown sugar frosting recipe works well with fall cakes, cupcakes, or […]
This raspberry buttercream frosting takes the bold, tart sweetness of raspberries and wraps it in a soft, creamy cloud of whipped butter and sugar. It’s light, smooth, and stable enough to pipe, but what makes it stand out is the flavor. You’ll get the kind […]
Building a homemade gingerbread house feels magical until the frosting fails. Icing that slips, spreads, or never sets can turn a joyful project into a collapsed mess. This gingerbread house icing solves that. You’ll learn how to make frosting for gingerbread house designs that actually […]