12 Dreamy Frosting Recipes to Top Off Your Favorite Bakes
The perfect bake deserves an equally perfect topping, and these 12 frosting recipes deliver just that. From velvety buttercreams to tangy cream cheese creations and rich ganaches, each recipe is designed to take your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies to the next level. Whether you’re looking for classic flavors or something a little more adventurous, these frostings are as versatile as they are delicious. Get ready to turn your favorite bakes into irresistible showstoppers!
Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Browning butter is an easy way to instantly elevate a recipe, and this brown butter cream cheese frosting does just that. Why settle for classic cream cheese frosting when you can take the flavor to the next level?
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Quick and Easy Homemade Buttercream Frosting
Buttercream is a beautiful frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes and sugar cookies. This specific recipe is so simple to make and I’m going to walk you through all of the steps to make sure that, even if this is your first time making buttercream, it turns out perfectly.
Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Maple Cream Cheese Frosting is a unique twist on an old classic. This creamy, delicious frosting has a subtle maple flavor and is perfect for all your favorite autumn baked goods!
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
This Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for piping or spreading onto baked goods for a flavor that is rich, indulgent and not too sweet. Give it a try to instantly elevate your favorite desserts!
Marshmallow Fluff Frosting
Creamy, fluffy and full of marshmallow flavor, this Marshmallow Fluff Frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes or to use as a filling. It’s so easy to mix up and sure to impress!
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect touch when you want a flavor that is nutty and elevated but not too sweet. Excellent for cupcakes, cakes and cookies, this frosting is perfection!
Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting
Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting is a great addition to desserts when you need a light but flavorful topping! Pair it with cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or more for a sweet and exciting addition!
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Maraschino Cherry Buttercream Frosting
This maraschino cherry buttercream frosting is a rich and deliciously fruity frosting that makes an amazing addition to cakes, cupcakes, brownies, or any dessert! It’s so quick and easy to make from scratch, you’ll never want to buy a tub of cherry frosting again (it’s so much better anyway)! Whip up this silky smooth frosting in under 10 minutes to top off your most decadent desserts!
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
This strawberry cream cheese frosting is a sweet and fruity way to top off your favorite cupcakes and cakes! Freeze-dried strawberries are mixed into the cream cheese buttercream to add both a light and refreshing flavor as well as a nice pink color! As an added bonus, you can enjoy it right away or store it in the freezer for later!
Funfetti Buttercream Frosting
This Funfetti buttercream frosting is a colorful and sweet topping that is perfect for any homemade cakes, cupcakes, and desserts! It’s a classic almond-flavored frosting that is studded with vibrant rainbow sprinkles. Use it to add a pop of color to any of your favorite treats!
Guava Frosting
Give your cupcakes a fruity, tropical taste with this easy Guava Frosting recipe. It’s pale pink color is all natural and the flavor is perfect with vanilla, chocolate, or coconut cupcakes!
Cookies & Cream Oreo Frosting
Cookies & Cream Oreo Frosting is the answer to any Oreo-lover’s quest for more of the delicious chocolate sandwich cookies in their life! Use it with moist chocolate cupcakes or your favorite vanilla or chocolate cake to create a cookies and cream inspired dessert!
