Classic Frosting Recipes For Cakes And Cupcakes

Before we get to the recipes, I would like to share a few frosting making tips with you.

* Don't confuse confectioner's sugar with granulated sugar as they are 2 different types of sugar and substituting them will have disastrous results.

* If you like the frosting smooth and creamy, use an electric hand mixer. Beating the mixture by hand doesn't remove all of the lumps.

* It will be easier to spread onto your cooled cake if you let your frosting come to room temperature.

* If you are worried about it sticking to your beaters, lightly spray beaters with nonstick vegetable cooking spray.

* To soften cream cheese or butter, let them sit out on your kitchen counter for 20 minutes while you gather and prepare the rest of your ingredients.

Chocolate Frosting

2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 egg white
1/2 cup shortening
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold milk
2 tablespoons cocoa powder

In a medium sized bowl, combine the egg white with 1 cup of the confectioner's sugar; beat with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and beat for an additional 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.

Caramel Frosting

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 cups confectioner's sugar

In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the milk and confectioner's sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat until icing is cool, light and fluffy.

Cream Cheese Frosting

6 ounce cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk
3 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar

In a medium sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract and milk with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Slowly add in the confectioner's sugar, beating in between each addition.

Vanilla Frosting

1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
2 unbeaten egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

In a medium sized saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water and cream of tartar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and pour mixture into a mixing bowl. Slowly add in egg whites, one at at time. Using an electric mixer, beat with mixer until stiff peaks form. Stir in the vanilla extract and beat an additional 30 seconds.


Shelly Hill has been working from home in Direct Sales since 1989 and is a manager with Tupperware. Shelly enjoys cooking and baking for her family and friends. You can visit Shelly online at http://my.tupperware.com/Ravish30 or her Shakin 'N Bakin Recipe Blog at http://wahmshelly.blogspot.com for additional free recipes and cooking tips.

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