How to make frosting
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128 · These 7 tricks to make store bought frosting taste better are perfect when you are in a rush and need your cake with frosting fix!
5 ingredients
Baking & Spices
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 can Vanilla frosting, store bought
Dairy
- 8 oz Cream cheese
Judith Storm saved to Frostings
This easy recipe for vanilla frosting turns out bright white instead of yellow, without using any shortening. It's perfect for cakes and cupcakes, and works perfectly if you want white frosting or if you want to dye your frosting with food coloring
7 ingredients
Baking & Spices
- 1/2 tsp Clear vanilla extract
- 1 Food coloring, white
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 Violet food coloring
Dairy
- 1 cup Butter, unsalted
- 3 tbsp Cream
Annette Russo saved to Baking & Deserts
This old-fashioned 7 minute frosting recipe is light, delicious, and easy to make. A bright white frosting that's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more.
Buddy Brooks saved to Icing marshmallow
How to make this easy and versatile cool whip frosting. This is a great alternative to traditional frostings and is perfect on cupcakes.

Patricia Gratzer saved to Cakes
How to make SIMPLE Cream Cheese Frosting with just 4 ingredients! Forget the canned stuff - it's too easy to make this delicious frosting. #frosting #howtomakefrosting #cupcakefrosting #simplepartyfood
Paula Broadstone saved to FROSTING
79 · This simple buttercream frosting is just so easy, but we still give you the little tips and tricks that make this an amazing treat to frost any cake.
79 · This simple buttercream frosting is just so easy, but we still give you the little tips and tricks that make this an amazing treat to frost any cake.
4 ingredients
Baking & Spices
- 3 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Dairy
- 1 cup Butter, unsalted
- 1 tbsp Heavy cream or milk
Louann Martin saved to recipes--frosting
This 7 Minute Frosting recipe is light and fluffy and has the perfect bright white color. This meringue-like frosting will practically melt in your mouth and it takes less than 10 minutes to make. It is a perfect and effortless way to top off any of your yummy desserts!

Melissa Denny saved to Icing / Sauces
In just 10 minutes, you can make the perfect buttercream frosting. Pipe it on top of freshly baked cupcakes, or just eat it straight out of the bowl.
10 · Everyone needs a perfect recipe for Cream Cheese Frosting! This classic recipe is essential for so many different kinds of cupcakes, cakes, and cookies. It is sweet and tangy, creamy and swirly. I will show you just how to make it so that you get the perfect texture every time. A touch of lemon and vanilla in the frosting really brings on the flavor!
6 ingredients
Condiments
- 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh
Baking & Spices
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla, good quality
Dairy
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1 8 ounce package Cream cheese, full fat