Frosting, otherwise known as icing, is a sweet mixture, cooked or uncooked, for coating or filling cakes, cookies and other select desserts. Baking these items completely from scratch is something we often do for the people we care about, so it only makes sense to add a little pizzazz; even to the best recipes. Here are a few ways to jazz up your next dessert.
Instructions
1. Choose your flavor. Frosting flavors should compliment the cake; thus, you might consider a home-made cream cheese frosting for carrot cake or strawberry icing for a simple yellow cake.
2. Jazz up your frosting with a touch of color. A few drops of food coloring can transform ordinary white icing into smashing vibrant colors. Add just a few drops at a time and mix the frosting well, adding more food coloring as needed.
3. Apply the frosting to your cake. Use a spreading knife as they are specially designed to accommodate the rounded shapes of cakes and desserts. Coat the top and sides as necessary, then allow the item to chill in the refrigerator. For a smooth frosting, dip the spreading knife in ice cold water and gently smooth the icing once you have covered the cake thoroughly.
4. Find a unique topping to jazz up your frosting. If you're a baker, you may already have something usable in your kitchen cupboards. Unique toppings can include different types of candy, such as chocolate or mints, nuts, or even just plain sugar. For a unique touch, add a few edible flowers to your icing.
5. Add piping or other decor to jazz up your frosting. Use your creativity to turn ordinary gumdrops into flowers or other form of decoration. Cut gumdrops in half or shave them with a grater and press them into the sides of a cake in a pattern that pleases you.
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