Recipes

Fabulous Frosting for Cakes

With this delicious, easy-to-make frosting, you can transform a standard sponge into a spectacular one. Great for cupcake toppers, adding food colouring is an ideal way to add some personality to your baking.

2 minute read

To make enough frosting for the top of 12 cupcakes, you will need:

• 250g sifted icing sugar
• 80g unsalted butter (at room temperature)
• 25ml milk (whole is best)
• A couple of drops of vanilla extract (any flavour works depending on your cake) 
   

1. Use an electric whisk to beat the icing sugar and butter together on a medium speed.  Once it forms a smooth consistency, turn the whisk to a slow speed.
    
2. Mix the milk and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.  Add a couple of spoons at a time to the butter and sugar.
    
3. When you’ve added all the milk to the mixture, turn the speed of the mixer to a high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy. This will usually take about 5 minutes.
    
4. Spoon or pipe the icing onto your cakes and then enjoy!