Frosting & Icing
A cake isn't complete without frosting. Whether you use frosting as the topper or a filling, or you spread frosting over every square inch of cake, we can help. Our homemade frosting recipes, plus icing and frosting tutorials (we'll help you master piping!), ensure that your next cake is perfect.
![two-layer carrot cake complete with cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/HX2rcR3xunbBH0XRhQjDTO_l_Jo=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/bhg-recipe-layer-cakes-best-loved-carrot-cake-Hero-01-de4fa105721e4b27bf4a21373e147092.jpg)
Your Cream Cheese Frosting Is Missing These 2 Ingredients, Ina Garten Says
![powdered sugar icing drizzling on bundt cake](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/8GWuXRiHbTmSxIDpYz17rW_G9mg=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/powdered-sugar-icing-hero-1-1cec035925e2419596536856807a3357.jpg)
The Easiest Powdered Sugar Icing Recipe You'll Ever Try
![bowl of chocolate icing and chocolate iced donuts with sprinkles](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/2KgXlXmjtLdvqqovNDXNf7dTIig=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/BHG-Chocolate-Icing-2kEzM2Lx4YB8q82yW44JKi-a6535456fd884643805356e1c2b5c7d0.jpg)
Here's the Best Chocolate Glaze Recipe For Cakes, Cookies, Donuts, and More
![sweetened whipped cream on angel food cake](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/hRIdxLcl6jJ-iz37YFqW2gHN0nc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/BHG-Sweetened-Whipped-Cream-5vDKxCu3qVb8u5oCBasgzv-0ab91e7bc62b43dea218fbede0097e0c.jpg)
Sweetened Whipped Cream
![Chocolate Powdered Sugar Glaze](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/yrWOAwdiC7AVguPnbI5XSXx9OK8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/BHG-Chocolate-Powdered-Sugar-Glaze-Hero-01-488df328e44b44e08ec5685019d6c4e8.jpg)
Chocolate Powdered Sugar Glaze
![almond frosting](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/RWKH7NNuugM7Rb4NkvvPq5d_EZ4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/bhg-recipe-cookies-almond-frosting-Hero-01-742a4bfc5dce4992a0e79a16527348bc.jpg)
Almond Frosting
![best ever chocolate cake](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/XyFz3WbKmP9raEWSlFvPlQXRZFo=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/best-ever-chocolate-cake-5a654230-e869a13a46034976b0d5c8dcf577da80.jpg)
Try This Canned Frosting Hack to Double its Amount
![icing cake frosting](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/vgMs7eq-nYMRqdXdLuj-SY2WtrM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/icing-cake-frosting-AUOMfNpS48zAoEQAMecTUj-c20a1e991c534147bbf2dc494f79a028.jpg)
How Much Frosting for a Cake? Here Are the Amounts You Need to Know
![olive oil whipped cream dessert on slice of pound cake with fresh berries](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/DKbMHeyiiGGn_p-LLCh8WQ-iZKA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/bhg-how-to-make-olive-oil-whipped-cream-dessert-01-60ab73610a954eb6bbd2a594ee155991.jpg)
Whipped Olive Oil Is a Dessert Game-Changer
![Swedish Vanilla-Butter Cookies](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/DV0CDdmsPYgCfvud73ddFj6gBv0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/RU2696501-82391e806c924b8392eaf68ff22049bf.jpg)
How to Drizzle Icing on Sugar Cookies
![Rolling out fondant on wooden surface](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/j7rkfk7lWSr2EvXqRAXSLrN_7II=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/rolling-out-fondant-a4bf6df9-b2ac7cd814e442ecb6aecb7b5266bd67.jpg)
How to Make Fondant the Easy Way
![decorated cupcakes on white cake stands](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/UYK3GHDnLE8Qp35kUUZPKR86Z9U=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/decorated-cupcakes-stand-f03e8c87-2261b63c48aa4cd0ad782565ad215f97.jpg)
How to Frost Cupcakes Like a Pro
![red frosting in bowl](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/o_86hBN3dlT9TDd0-Me__KUxIYA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/red-frosting-9243d8be-6e0ec5f2bba840cb8340d260bd1d2f27.jpg)
How to Use Natural Food Coloring for Frosting of Every Hue
![Citrus Sugar Cookie Eggs](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/OrmzHxVgOp9SeGxmxTGPQcVN880=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/RU328010-89c1cf6bf5554e0b864840ffc72609ee.jpg)
How to Make Royal Icing Two Ways to Decorate Cakes and Cookies
![spoon with dollop of Strawberry Whipped Cream](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/QGK0lf_Q07jdh1dJxIl_TZGUHbA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/strawberry-whipped-cream-RU354657-559d215f11c34d25b248cb88db11b8ac.jpg)
Strawberry Whipped Cream
![Buttercream Frosting spread on cake](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/dixXRRoMPVaRBKOwwBZYGHlHO_s=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/7423-90c8a33ccb764cb8b4cddccc00e6ed31.jpg)
Buttercream Frosting
![No-Cook Fudge Frosting](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/-adoSp9wEafKKpwYqWGlAvMrpPA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/no-cook-fudge-frosting-R090604-311507b4c8ea485e9da3e235e565fb7f.jpg)
No-Cook Fudge Frosting
![Creamy White Frosting](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/1mAp0a5ZUcGyF9pCZYPYOc3RBEw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/creamy-white-frosting-R034553-c3442819bdef4997839324b4eafdac16.jpg)
Creamy White Frosting
![spreading buttercream with kahlua](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/cpJ1pGztJ2GOSeYUgxxAT10_9yY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/spreading-buttercream-kahlua-DLelXZgI4059PkJEuXTjPN-be8772d6e30e4a19a540a8ffd85e346c.jpg)
How to Make Buttercream Frosting Like a Bakery Pro
![Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/AhkSd32VUqegIB3KvtAyZ0Ta55g=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/chocolate-cream-cheese-frosting-R158151-6ed328fa1e1d4da0a2654747cdc7f2d0.jpg)
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
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Double-Boiler Marshmallow Frosting
![Meringue Frosting](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/VdKcofe3hy8e0FImnKGojKrj6dM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/meringue-frosting-R090580-fa08a14389c34b98a636ac48be0deac1.jpg)
Meringue Frosting
![Vanilla Sour Cream Frosting](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/vKav7XHnG-shVMyVEBqoa4j5rVc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/R158146-f31e63ae80744bcbb1f60538ec22cb35.jpg)
Vanilla Sour Cream Frosting
![Royal Icing](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/9Bri6ShI3CrVeZ7XNNrnK_5nkIg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/R122419-001503b5241b4c13b4150bbbc8756673.jpg)
Royal Icing
![Easy Marshmallow Frosting](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/CrEVnNaJgfrCyaAbqOEtvnkjdBQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/easy-marshmallow-frosting-RU344016-2750937eee2145e186bd45245d97513b.jpg)
Easy Marshmallow Frosting
![Chocolate Buttercream Frosting](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/slumHA6upUbtssS24JCN2l3fbA4=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/chocolate-buttercream-frosting-RU344017-efb3d341a66d420385d1a13664b23977.jpg)
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
![Coconut-Pecan Frosting](https://www.bhg.com/thmb/VtwzO1hp84Qdj4BC7sxxF1CymmQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():strip_icc()/coconut-pecan-frosting-RU343998-5df876590e6c46aba6f55b1feecf5632.jpg)
Coconut-Pecan Frosting