Need a Recipe for Icing/Frosting Asap

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Discussion Overview

The thread focuses on participants sharing various icing and frosting recipes in response to a request for a quick and easy option for cupcakes. Participants discuss their personal experiences with different ingredients and methods for making icing.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions needing a quick icing recipe for cupcakes made by their child, highlighting the lack of pre-made icing.
  • Another participant shares a recipe using Cool Whip and pudding, noting it as a favorite.
  • One user suggests using a chocolate mixture from a previous recipe as a frosting option, although it also requires Cool Whip.
  • A detailed chocolate buttercream recipe is provided by a participant, including specific measurements and ingredients.
  • One participant recalls their mother's icing recipe, which includes butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla, and milk, without exact measurements.
  • Another participant offers a recipe for buttercream icing used for wedding cakes, emphasizing the almond flavoring and flexibility in water usage for consistency.
  • Several participants mention their mothers' similar icing recipes, with variations including cocoa and peanut butter for added flavor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a variety of personal recipes and experiences without indicating agreement on a single preferred method.

Contextual Notes

Participants share their experiences with homemade icing, often referencing family recipes and personal preferences, reflecting a community of home bakers and cooking enthusiasts.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to Pampered Chef consultants and home bakers looking for quick and easy icing recipes for various baking projects.

kcjodih
kcjodih
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My 10 yo DS decided he wanted to make cupcakes a few minutes ago. Made them all by himself following the box directions LOL and now I just realized I don't have any of the canned icing junk to use for them. Anyone have a quick, yummy icing recipe? Cake is white so anything will work.

I've got pounds of butter, margarine but no shortening/Crisco. Also have lots of icing sugar.

Anyone?
 
I have a great one that uses cool whip and pudding.
 
I've also use the chocolate mixture from the Chocolate Mousse in Shells recipe thing we had last fall? YUM! That's a great frosting. But again...need cool whip.
 
Chocolate Buttercream
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter
2 tsp vanilla
3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate (melted & cooled)
2-3 TB milk(for vanilla, reduce to 1-2TB milk and don't use chocolate)It's Betty Crocker :)
 
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Thanks a bunch Julie! I'd love to make the chocolate pudding/cool whip one another time - when I actually HAVE cool whip! ;) Would you care to share the ratios of each? Much appreciated! I'm going to whip the buttercream icing up that you shared and then head off to watch Survivor with my DD.

Oh, how much does it make? I only need to do 18 cupcakes. HUGE cupcakes LOL :D
 
My mom always makes icing with 1 stick butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla and a bit of milk. No exact measurements. HTH
 
I think it's 8 oz of cool whip, one package of pudding & 1 cup of milk. I'll look for it. If I don't get back to you, pm me!! Have to get dd off to bed. We tivo survivor :)
 
1 1/4 c. crisco (shortening), 1/2 c. water, 2 lbs. powdered sugar, 2 tsp. almond or vanilla flavoring, pinch of salt. This is for the buttercream icing that I use on wedding cakes, etc. I don't use quite all of the 1/2 c. water depending on the consistency you want. It makes a lot, but the almond flavoring makes is fabulous - plus, you typically have most of these ingredients on hand. Hope it helps!!
 
vwpamperedchef said:
My mom always makes icing with 1 stick butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla and a bit of milk. No exact measurements. HTH
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That was my Mom's recipe too!

She would add cocoa and PEANUT BUTTER to the recipe when frosting her brownies! YUM!

No measurements, here, either!!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a simple recipe for buttercream icing?

A simple buttercream icing can be made by creaming together 1 cup of softened butter with 4 cups of powdered sugar. Add 2-4 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.

How can I make cream cheese frosting?

To make cream cheese frosting, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of softened butter until smooth. Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. This frosting is perfect for cakes and cupcakes!

What is a quick recipe for chocolate frosting?

For a quick chocolate frosting, mix 1/2 cup of softened butter with 2/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder. Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar and 1/3 cup of milk, beating until smooth. You can adjust the thickness by adding more milk or sugar as needed.

Can I make icing without powdered sugar?

Yes! You can make a simple icing using 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Heat the mixture in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to cool slightly before drizzling over your baked goods.

What can I use instead of icing sugar for frosting?

If you don't have icing sugar, you can blend granulated sugar in a blender or food processor until it becomes a fine powder. Alternatively, you can use honey or maple syrup for a different flavor and consistency, but keep in mind that it may alter the texture of your frosting.

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