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Frosting Frenzy: 21 Irresistible Recipes to Top Your Cakes and Cupcakes

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Frosting adds magic to cakes and cupcakes, transforming them into stunning desserts. From rich buttercream to creamy cream cheese frosting and decadent chocolate ganache, there’s something for everyone. These toppings not only enhance flavor but also bring color and creativity to baked goods. Explore easy-to-make frosting recipes in this article that are perfect for any occasion. Get ready to elevate your desserts!

Raspberry Frosting

A closeup of swirly raspberry frosting on a cupcake with a raspberry on top. There are fresh raspberries and more cupcakes in the background.
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The Raspberry Frosting recipe is the perfect creamy, tangy topping for cupcakes. It’s super easy to make and gets its color and flavor from fresh raspberries.

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Cookie dough balls and chocolate chips are on top of frosting. There is a wooden spoon in the frosting, too.
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We’re totally obsessed with this delicious Cookie Dough Frosting! Packed with cookie dough balls in every bite, drizzle this frosting over cookies, cupcakes, or use it as a dip with your fave cookies.

Get the recipe: Cookie Dough Frosting

White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Close-up of creamy cupcakes topped with swirl-like frosting and a single raspberry on top. A piping bag with frosting is placed beside the cupcakes, all arranged on a marble surface. One loose raspberry lies next to the piping bag. The scene exudes minimalistic elegance, a true Frosting Frenzy delight.
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Discover how to whip up a deliciously sweet and creamy white chocolate buttercream frosting with this simple recipe. Even though it may seem straightforward, this frosting packs a punch of flavor with melted white chocolate in every luscious swirl. Remember, opt for real white chocolate instead of white chocolate morsels.

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Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Cupcakes swirled with frosting and sprinkled with cake crumbs and more cupcakes in the background.
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These Red Velvet Cupcakes are topped with the most delicious Cream Cheese Frosting that’s a breeze to whip up!

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Dark Chocolate Frosting

Indulge yourself with this recipe for Devil's Food Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any celebration.
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These cupcakes defy expectations! Topped with a decadent dark chocolate cream cheese frosting, they’re a true indulgence for chocolate lovers.

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Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

A close-up view of pink frosting being whipped by a mixer. The fluffy frosting clings to the beaters, and the mixing bowl is partially visible in the background. Perfect for topping cakes or cupcakes, this scene could easily inspire delicious frosting recipes.
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The trick to this strawberry buttercream frosting is swapping some confectioners’ sugar with freeze-dried strawberry powder. It’s super creamy and smooth, packed with real strawberry goodness.

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Easy Chocolate Frosting

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This awesome chocolatey, pourable frosting is super easy and versatile. You’ll find yourself baking cakes just for a reason to whip it up!

Get The Recipe: Easy Chocolate Frosting

Ermine Frosting

Ermine frosting is being piped in swirls on a chocolate cupcake. There are more cupcakes in the background.
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This dairy-free Ermine Frosting, aka boiled flour frosting, makes a lightly sweet, fluffy frosting – ideal for layering cakes.

Get the recipe: Ermine Frosting

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

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This yummy recipe for Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting creates a tangy, chocolatey frosting that’s perfect on chocolate cupcakes, vanilla cake, and all the goodies in between!

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Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

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Chocolate cupcakes are way tastier with this Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting. If you’re a peanut butter fan, feel free to mix it into all your fave sweet treats – cakes, cupcakes, you name it!

Get The Recipe:  Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting

Stabilized Whipped Cream

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Stabilized whipped cream is a total game-changer for frosting. Its light texture and slight sweetness go so well with desserts. Unlike plain whipped cream, it keeps its shape for decorating cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. Whether you’re adding flair to a fruit tart or piping on cupcakes, it brings a touch of luxury and a fluffy finish to make desserts even better.

Get The Recipe: Stabilized Whipped Cream

Oreo Frosting

A closeup of Oreo frosting on a cupcake. It has cookie crumbles on the frosting and it has an Oreo cookie on top.
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Whip up this yummy Oreo Frosting to top cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and more! It’s delicious with a sprinkle of cookie crumbles on top!

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Cream Cheese & Lime Frosting

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Our Key Lime Cupcakes are a burst of sunshine. They feature a tangy cake bursting with lime flavor and a dollop of creamy lime cream cheese frosting. 

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Chocolate Avocado Frosting

A close-up of a chocolate cupcake being decorated with swirls of chocolate frosting from a piping bag. More frosted cupcakes and a halved avocado, known for its health benefits, are blurred in the background. The scene is set on a light-colored surface, perfect for capturing delicious recipes.
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Chocolate frosting with a sneaky healthy twist: avocado! It’s vegan, oil-free, nut-free, naturally sweetened, and no powdered sugar needed!

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Avocado Frosting

Unicorn Frosting

A close-up image of a frosted cupcake features icing swirled in pastel colors of blue, pink, and white, sprinkled with coarse sugar. The cupcake is set on a light-colored surface, with other similarly decorated cakes partially visible in the background. Perfect for any frosting enthusiast's recipes!
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This delightful frosting features not just three colors, but also three flavors – a delightful blend of vanilla, almond, and cotton candy. It’s ideal for children’s parties or whenever you wish to add a playful touch to cakes or cupcakes.

Get The Recipe: Unicorn Frosting

Chocolate Ganache Frosting

a cupcake swirled with chocolate frosting topped with a little blue rose
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A luscious chocolate ganache whipped to a light, airy texture, resulting in a rich and decadent frosting.

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Marshmallow Frosting

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Looking for a frosting that’s not just fluffy, but also sweet and light as can be? Well, your search ends here! Dive into this delightful quick marshmallow frosting recipe that promises to elevate your treats to a whole new level of deliciousness. And guess what? You can even give it a little toasty finish for that extra touch of perfection.

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Swiss Meringue Buttercream

A close-up of a mixing bowl filled with creamy, light-colored batter, perfect for Cakes or Cupcakes. A white spatula is partially submerged in the batter, with some of the mixture clinging to it. The texture appears smooth and whipped, ideal for various frosting recipes.
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Super fluffy and creamy Swiss meringue buttercream recipe, perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or any sweet treat with its luxurious texture and delightful flavor. This versatile frosting is a must-have for any baking enthusiast looking to elevate their creations to the next level.

Get The Recipe: Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Chocolate Whipped Cream

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This yummy chocolate whipped cream is perfect for frosting or topping desserts. It’s so creamy and keeps its shape, so you won’t be disappointed.

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Salted Caramel Frosting

A close-up of a chocolate cupcake with creamy swirls of caramel frosting, generously drizzled with caramel sauce. The cupcake is in a white paper liner and is set against a plain white background, perfectly showcasing the rich colors and textures found in beloved caramel recipes.
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Chocolate cupcakes with a heavenly salted caramel frosting – it’s a match made in heaven! This could be one of the most delicious cupcakes you’ll ever taste! Rich chocolate combined with creamy caramel and a touch of salt – you can’t go wrong with this one.

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting

EASY Buttercream Frosting

A white, ribbed teacup filled with a dessert topped with a generous swirl of frosting and colorful sprinkles. The teacup sits on a pink saucer against a plain white background, making it look like a mini version of cakes from beloved recipes.
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This foolproof frosting recipe is a baker’s dream! Made with just a few ingredients, it’s incredibly easy to prepare and perfect for any cake. Plus, its versatility allows you to adjust flavors and colors to suit your specific needs.

Get The Recipe: EASY Buttercream Frosting

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