Types Of Frosting For Cakes

Nothing beats a slice of cake topped with delicious frosting. There are many different types of frosting for cakes, each as delicious as the next. Knowing the different kinds will help you decide which is the best option for the cake you are baking.

• Buttercream • American Buttercream • German Buttercream • French Buttercream • Swiss Meringue Buttercream • Italian Meringue Buttercream • Ermine Buttercream • Cream Cheese Frosting • Ganache • Whipped Cream Frosting • Seven-Minute Frosting • Fondant

Types of Frosting for Cakes

BUTTERCREAM Buttercream is one of the most popular kinds of frosting. There are several different kinds of buttercream, each that uses butter and sugar as the base. AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM As the most common type of buttercream, American buttercream is generally made of butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream or milk, and vanilla. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a sweet, rich flavor.

GERMAN BUTTERCREAM  It uses whole eggs to make the custard, which is carefully cooked. The custard is then added to the butter and powdered sugar. FRENCH BUTTERCREAM French buttercream uses egg yolks and has a consistency similar to custard or pastry filling. The egg yolks and sugar are cooked together before being mixed with butter. It has a lovely, silky smooth consistency that is not quite as sweet.

DELICIOUS CAKE FROSTING TYPES There are many different types of frostings, each delicious as the next. They are all great for spreading on top of your favorite cake recipes. Whether you can want creamy and rich or light and airy, there is frosting for you.

Types Of Frosting For Cakes