Frosting types

Learn about the different types of frosting- different types of buttercream, cream cheese frosting, ganache, and more. Well I think this Ultimate Guide To Different Types Of Frosting will make it all very clear for you!

We’ve created a guide of cake frosting types to help you understand their differences and find the best one for your culinary creations!

The ultimate guide to all the Different Types Of Frosting. This list of frostings will help you choose the best option.

Are you confused about all the different types of frosting and when to use them? Everything you need to know about frosting all in one place!

Recipe video above. This is actually an old fashioned frosting called Ermine Frosting that was traditionally used for Red Velvet Cake. Though not widely known, many consider it far superior to buttercream because its 100% silky smooth, far less sweet and much fluffier - which means you can pipe sky high mounds onto cupcakes and it won't be sickly sweet. The texture is like whipped cream but slightly more dense. But while whipped cream deflates within hours, this frosting will hold its shape…

Ermine Frosting (also known as flour buttercream or heritage frosting) is an easy and delicious buttercream made with flour, sugar, milk, and butter.

This twist on American buttercream frosting stands up to a warm day, is perfect for piping and it's not too overly sweet. It the perfect buttercream for summer!

This easy buttercream frosting can be paired with a variety of desserts. Traditional European buttercream frosting involves heating eggs and sugar over a pan of simmering water and whipping in butter while carefully monitoring for the correct temperature. Our Easy Vanilla Buttercream recipe is equally delicious and much less fussy. It is also the canvas for almost any variation imaginable.

Marshmallow frosting is made with the flavor of classic marshmallows but the fluffy texture of a whipped, glossy, meringue-type frosting that is perfect for piping and spreading on all your favorite cakes and cupcakes!

Need to frost a cake? Discover five types of buttercream frosting to find the best fit for your cake.