Category Archives: Frostings/Icings

My new favorite cream cheese frosting

Posted on December 28, 2014 by bethv

I have found perfection, and it is in the form of this cream cheese frosting recipe I found online from Wicked Good Kitchen.  I find most frosting with cream cheese ends up being too sweet and doesn’t really hold up for piping.…

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by bethv

It’s a day late, but I wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I hope 2012 brings everyone health, happiness, and lots of yummy cake (unless of course your New Year’s resolution is to eat less cake).…

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A wake up call for your frosting–coffee buttercream frosting!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by bethv

A few weeks ago, I was reading People Magazine’s holiday issue, and saw a page on Christina Tosi’s ideas for making fancy frostings. I don’t know who this chic is, but she’s an absolute genius!…

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Roasted banana cupcake with peanut butter frosting!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by bethv

I get a lot of my qualities and preferences from my dad: my need to check restaurant silverware meticulously, my habit of talking to strangers, and my love of peanut butter and banana sandwiches.…

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Marshmallow Fondant

Posted on December 8, 2011 by bethv

After years of decorating mainly with buttercream, I recently decided to take the plunge into using fondant for my cakes. I was always hesitant, since many people don’t like the taste fondant.…

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