From creamy buttercream to glossy royal icing, frosting and icing are the perfect finishing touches that take any dessert to the next level. Whether you’re decorating cupcakes, layering a cake, or adding a drizzle to cookies, the right frosting can elevate both the flavor and presentation. These 15 frosting and icing recipes offer something for every occasion.
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Give your classic banana cake a tangy twist with a frosting that’s silky smooth and slightly sweet. This pairing adds the perfect balance of taste and texture to every bite.
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Blackberry Buttercream Frosting
Bright and fruity, this buttercream brings the taste of ripe blackberries to your desserts. Its vibrant color and flavor are as delightful as they are memorable.
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Easy Buttercream Frosting
Light, fluffy, and oh-so-versatile, this buttercream is a no-fuss way to elevate any cake or cupcake. It’s a true go-to recipe for bakers of all levels.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Warm, spiced pumpkin cake meets the rich, velvety sweetness of white chocolate and tangy cream cheese. This combination is nothing short of heavenly.
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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
The classic red velvet cake gets its signature touch from this luxuriously smooth cream cheese frosting, which balances the cake’s light cocoa flavor with a tangy creaminess.
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The Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolaty, this buttercream is the ultimate pairing for chocolate lovers. Its silky texture and deep flavor are guaranteed to impress.
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
Combining the tanginess of cream cheese with the decadence of chocolate, this icing is a luscious and slightly tangy addition to your favorite cakes and cupcakes.
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Orange Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
Wake up to something delightful! These tender orange rolls are crowned with a smooth and citrusy cream cheese icing that melts beautifully into each roll.
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Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting
Bring the tropics to your dessert table with these fluffy coconut cupcakes topped with creamy, coconut-infused buttercream frosting. It’s a double dose of tropical goodness!
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Cream Cheese Frosting
Simple yet versatile, this creamy and tangy frosting pairs well with a variety of baked goods. From carrot cakes to cinnamon rolls, it always delivers.
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Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Soft, spiced carrot cake cookies become irresistible with a velvety swipe of cream cheese frosting on top. They’re bite-sized treats packed with flavor.
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Coconut Cupcake with Lime Frosting
These fluffy coconut cupcakes are made even better with zesty lime frosting that adds an unexpected burst of flavor in every bite.
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Sweet Lavender Cupcakes With Sugared Flowers And A Honeyed Cream Cheese Frosting
Lavender-infused cupcakes topped with sugared blossoms and a honey-sweetened cream cheese frosting make for a dessert that’s both elegant and fragrant.
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Hot Milk Cake with Fudge Icing
This soft, tender cake is blanketed in a rich, glossy fudge icing that adds just the right amount of indulgence to every forkful.
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Vanilla Buttercream Icing
Classic and versatile, this vanilla buttercream is the perfect addition to nearly any dessert. It’s light, creamy, and easy to customize with flavors or colors.
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