Quick N Easy Frosting Recipes

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QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING



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After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream icing, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.

Provided by xoshadyxo

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk
3 drops food coloring, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 83.7 mg, Sugar 31 g

QUICK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Great on the Chocolate Walnut Cookies!

Provided by K. Myhre

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 ⅓ tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add in cocoa, salt and boiling water, stirring until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. If frosting seems too thick, add water. If it seems too thin, add powdered sugar.
  • Spread on cooled cookies, such as Frosted Chocolate Walnut Goodies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

EASY VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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After trying a few buttercream frosting recipes, this easy buttercream frosting takes the cake with its unmatchable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. -Diana Wilson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield About 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ONE MINUTE EASY CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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This ONE Minute Easy Chocolate Frosting recipe is likely the quickest frosting you've ever made! 1 Minute Chocolate Frosting comes together so fast and sets like a dream making this a go-to quick frosting recipe. It's perfect for topping cakes, brownies and more!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dessert

Time 1m

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup butter
1 ¼ cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Combine butter, milk and sugar in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat and let boil for 45 seconds.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla & chocolate chips until smooth and shiny.
  • Immediately pour over a 9x13 cake or brownies.
  • Let cool completely to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 33 mg, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Whip up a top-rated, five-star recipe for Quick Vanilla Buttercream Frosting that's fluffy, light and a versatile addition to any cake.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 12m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
  • Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency.

EASY ROYAL ICING



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This classic decorating icing sets up and dries quickly. It's especially nice to use when cookies will be stacked on a plate. For accompanying recipes and decorating tips, visit Spring Has Sprung. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 3

3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons meringue powder
5 to 6 tablespoons warm water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Beat on high speed with a portable mixer for 10-12 minutes or on low speed with a stand mixer for 7-10 minutes or until peaks form.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

VANILLA FROSTING



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Don't know how to make icing for cake but don't want to settle for store-bought frosting? This four-ingredient easy vanilla frosting recipe is the perfect topper for your cakey creations. The homemade taste just can't be beat. -Mary Faulk, Cambridge, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Spread over cake or cupcakes. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

QUICK AND EASY FROSTING



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hnong

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons cold water
1 egg white
3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Put sugar, water and egg white in the top of a double boiler. Cook over boiling water, stirring the ingredients constantly until frosting is the right consistency to spread. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. (Just the right amount for a dozen cupcakes).
  • Try different flavorings and maybe colorings for interest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.3, Sodium 32.1, Carbohydrate 114.6, Sugar 114.5, Protein 2.1

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