{"id":13544,"date":"2020-02-04T14:37:50","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T20:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gw.finelimedesigns.com\/?p=13544"},"modified":"2020-05-29T22:23:45","modified_gmt":"2020-05-30T03:23:45","slug":"my-top-ten-frostings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/my-top-ten-frostings\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cupcake Frosting Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A cupcake isn&#8217;t a cupcake without frosting! Once you learn how to make homemade frosting, you&#8217;ll see just how good it can be. Plus, depending on the recipe, it can be so easy to make!<\/p>\n<p>This post discusses all of the different types of frostings for cupcakes and cakes and gives you a number of frosting ideas for topping your own baked treats.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-cp-image-v wp-image-21250\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-428x642.jpg\" alt=\"Cream Cheese Frosting in a piping bag near some cupcakes\" width=\"428\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-428x642.jpg 428w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-122x183.jpg 122w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-848x1272.jpg 848w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-212x318.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-856x1284.jpg 856w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-214x321.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Cream-Cheese-Frosting.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) calc((100vw - 40px) \/ 1.5), (max-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 360px) \/ 1.5), 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Types of Cupcake Frosting<\/h2>\n<p>There are several key types of cupcake frosting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>American buttercream<\/strong>, what most people just call &#8220;buttercream,&#8221; is the most common frosting in the United States and also the <em>absolute easiest to make<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meringue buttercream<\/strong> is a little harder to make, but the work pays off in some of the fluffiest frosting you&#8217;ll ever have!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Condensed milk buttercream<\/strong>, also called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/condensed-milk-buttercream\/\">Russian buttercream<\/a>, takes ten minutes to make and only requires butter and sweetened condensed milk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cream cheese frosting<\/strong> is similar to American buttercream, but with the addition of cream cheese. It&#8217;s more complex than American buttercream and a little less sweet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whipped cream frosting<\/strong> is simple and so tasty! Yes, you <em>can<\/em> frost your cupcakes with sweetened whipped cream.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ganache frosting<\/strong> is the most chocolaty frosting you can make!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooked frosting<\/strong> (<em>ermine frosting<\/em>) is a vintage recipe made with boiled flour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Difference Between Frosting and Icing<\/h2>\n<p>While frosting can be piped into high swirls, icing is generally spread or poured onto cupcakes. Icing is typically flat, smooth, and shiny. Icing is also great on cupcakes!<\/p>\n<p>If you like the look of icing, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/caramel-icing-made-the-old-fashioned-southern-way\/\">caramel icing<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/chocolate-ganache\/\">ganache<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-cp-image-v wp-image-27139\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-428x642.jpg\" alt=\"Hard and smooth caramel icing on a cupcake\" width=\"428\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-428x642.jpg 428w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-122x183.jpg 122w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-848x1272.jpg 848w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-212x318.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-856x1284.jpg 856w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-214x321.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Caramel-Icing-20.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) calc((100vw - 40px) \/ 1.5), (max-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 360px) \/ 1.5), 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Glaze is similar to icing, but it is typically more runny until it sets. You see glazes on donuts and donut holes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/whats-the-deal-with-mirror-glaze-cakes\/\">Mirror glazes<\/a> are extremely shiny and make for a stunning presentation.<\/p>\n<h2>Buttercream Frosting<\/h2>\n<p>Buttercream frosting is made using butter, powdered sugar, and whatever flavoring(s) you want to add in.<\/p>\n<p>The secret to making perfect buttercream is to beat the butter for a really long time in an electric mixer. This makes sure that lots of air is incorporated and it produces a nice, light, airy frosting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-cp-image-v wp-image-26131\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-428x642.jpg\" alt=\"Butter mixed in stand mixer\" width=\"428\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-428x642.jpg 428w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-122x183.jpg 122w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-848x1272.jpg 848w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-212x318.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-856x1284.jpg 856w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-214x321.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/03\/Vanilla-Buttercream-Frosting-02.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) calc((100vw - 40px) \/ 1.5), (max-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 360px) \/ 1.5), 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some flavors of buttercream frosting to try are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/vanilla-buttercream-frosting\/\">Vanilla frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/chocolate-buttercream-frosting\/\">Chocolate frosting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/white-chocolate-buttercream\/\">white chocolate frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/strawberry-buttercream-frosting\/\">Strawberry frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/lemon-buttercream-frosting\/\">Lemon frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/orange-buttercream-frosting-recipe\/\">Orange frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/sea-salt-and-vinegar-caramel-buttercream-frosting\/\">Caramel frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-cp-image-v wp-image-33116\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-428x642.jpg\" alt=\"cupcake frosted with orange buttercream\" width=\"428\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-428x642.jpg 428w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-122x183.jpg 122w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-848x1272.jpg 848w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-212x318.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-856x1284.jpg 856w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-214x321.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Orange-Frosting-04.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) calc((100vw - 40px) \/ 1.5), (max-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 360px) \/ 1.5), 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Meringue Buttercream<\/h2>\n<p>Meringue buttercream frostings all involve whipped eggs and much less sugar than American buttercreams.<\/p>\n<p>The classic versions are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/swiss-meringue-buttercream-frosting\/\">Swiss meringue buttercream<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/french-buttercream-frosting\/\">French buttercream<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/italian-meringue-buttercream\/\">Italian meringue buttercream<\/a>. If you are going to start with one for the first time, I suggest trying the Swiss version. See my post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/italian-buttercream-swiss-buttercream-french-buttercream-frostings\/\">differences between meringue buttercreams<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<p>For a less traditional but perfectly fluffy meringue frosting, try my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/marshmallow-frosting\/\">marshmallow frosting<\/a>. It can even be toasted, just like real marshmallows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-cp-image-v wp-image-24529\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-428x642.jpg\" alt=\"Marshmallow Frosting in a mixing bowl\" width=\"428\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-428x642.jpg 428w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-122x183.jpg 122w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-848x1272.jpg 848w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-212x318.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-856x1284.jpg 856w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-214x321.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/Coffee-Cupcakes-02.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) calc((100vw - 40px) \/ 1.5), (max-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 360px) \/ 1.5), 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Whipped Cream Frosting<\/h2>\n<p>Whipped cream frosting is made by whipping heavy whipping cream until you have a light and airy whipped cream. At that point, you can sweeten it and add other flavorings.<\/p>\n<p>Try basic sweetened whipped cream (also called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/chantilly-cream-recipe\/\">chantilly cream<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/perfect-chocolate-whipped-cream\/\">chocolate whipped cream<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/strawberry-whipped-cream-recipe\/\">strawberry whipped cream<\/a> with fresh strawberries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-cp-image-v wp-image-27715\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-428x642.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate whipped cream on cupcake\" width=\"428\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-428x642.jpg 428w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-122x183.jpg 122w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-848x1272.jpg 848w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-212x318.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-856x1284.jpg 856w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-214x321.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chocolate-Whipped-Cream-07.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) calc((100vw - 40px) \/ 1.5), (max-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 360px) \/ 1.5), 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that if you use whipped cream frosting as a cupcake frosting, the cupcakes must remain refrigerated until ready to eat.<\/p>\n<h2>Cream Cheese Frosting<\/h2>\n<p>Cream cheese frosting is made with butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and flavorings. Many people prefer cream cheese frosting to buttercream because of the tang that the cream cheese gives.<\/p>\n<p>The secret to perfect cream cheese frosting is making sure the ingredients are all at room temperature before beginning. If the cream cheese is still cold, it will never blend in with the other ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Some cream cheese frostings to try are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/cream-cheese-frosting-for-carrot-cake\/\">Vanilla cream cheese frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/my-favorite-chocolate-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe-the-cocoa-powder-makes-a-difference\/\">Chocolate cream cheese frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/strawberry-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe\/\">Strawberry cream cheese frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/oreo-frosting-cream-cheese-is-key\/\">Oreo frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/lemon-cream-cheese-frosting\/\">Lemon cream cheese frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/cinnamon-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe\/\">Cinnamon cream cheese frosting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-cp-image-v wp-image-26207\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/02\/Oreos-Cookies-and-Cream-Frosting-11-428x642.jpg\" alt=\"Oreo cookies and cream frosting being piped onto a cupcake\" width=\"428\" height=\"642\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/sour-cream-frosting\/\">Sour cream frosting<\/a> is a less popular but also delicious variation of cream cheese frosting that uses sour cream in place of cream cheese.<\/p>\n<h2>Ganache Frosting<\/h2>\n<p>This frosting is made by whipping up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/chocolate-ganache\/\">chocolate ganache<\/a>. The only ingredients are chocolate and heavy whipping cream.<\/p>\n<p>The key to the best whipped ganache frosting is to use chocolate that you really love. The more that you like the chocolate all on its own, the more you will enjoy it in your cupcakes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-cp-image-v wp-image-23890 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-428x642.jpg\" alt=\"Ganache Frosting\" width=\"428\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-428x642.jpg 428w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-122x183.jpg 122w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-848x1272.jpg 848w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-212x318.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-214x321.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Ganache-09.jpg 852w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) calc((100vw - 40px) \/ 1.5), (max-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 360px) \/ 1.5), 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Cooked Frosting<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thetoughcookie.com\/2015\/06\/07\/how-to-make-flour-buttercream-or-ermine-buttercream-the-battle-of-the-buttercreams-2-0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\">Cooked frosting<\/a> made with flour is silky and smooth and it stands up very well to heat. It is great for summer parties!<\/p>\n<p>Try it on some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/birthday-cupcakes\/\">birthday cupcakes<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Vegan Cupcake Frosting<\/h2>\n<p>To make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/must-try-vegan-frosting-trans-fat-free\/\">vegan buttercream<\/a>, you can use any of the American buttercream recipes. All you have to do is replace the butter in the recipe with a vegan plant butter!<\/p>\n<p>For a vegan alternative to meringue frosting, try using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/vegan-meringue-frosting-aquafaba\/\">aquafaba<\/a>. Vegan meringue frosting is made from the liquid in a can of chickpeas. It sounds crazy, but it turns into really nice meringue.<\/p>\n<h2>Unconventional Cupcake Frosting<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/chocolate-mousse-frosting\/\">Chocolate mousse frosting<\/a> is rich, smooth, and creamy &#8211; essentially chocolate mousse piped on top of your cupcakes.<\/p>\n<p>For something completely different try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/how-to-turn-cookie-dough-into-frosting\/\">cookie dough frosting<\/a> (made with safe-to-eat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/raw-cookie-dough-thats-safe-to-eat\/\">raw cookie dough<\/a>) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/pumpkin-pie-frosting\/\">pumpkin frosting<\/a> (made using actual pumpkin pie)!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-cp-image-v wp-image-22733\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-428x642.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Frosting on vanilla cupcakes\" width=\"428\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-428x642.jpg 428w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-122x183.jpg 122w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-848x1272.jpg 848w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-212x318.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-856x1284.jpg 856w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-214x321.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-735x1103.jpg 735w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Pumpkin-Pie-Frosting-01.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) calc((100vw - 40px) \/ 1.5), (max-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 360px) \/ 1.5), 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Frost Cupcakes<\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve selected and made your frosting, it&#8217;s time to get to work frosting your cupcakes.<\/p>\n<p>To make the classic cupcake swirl, I suggest using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wilton-402-2110-Open-Star-Piping\/dp\/B00DNV81XQ\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=cupcakeprojec-20&amp;linkId=06f5d8c6ed678f49dfd8691ef684e597&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer\">Wilton 1M piping tip [paid link]<\/a>. Start on the edge of a cupcake and swirl your way in toward the center, gently releasing the pressure once you get to the middle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-cp-image-v wp-image-25649\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-428x642.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberry Cupcakes frosted with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting\" width=\"428\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-428x642.jpg 428w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-122x183.jpg 122w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-424x636.jpg 424w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-848x1272.jpg 848w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-212x318.jpg 212w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-856x1284.jpg 856w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-214x321.jpg 214w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.cupcakeproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/06\/Strawberry-Cupcakes-and-Frostings-39.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) calc((100vw - 40px) \/ 1.5), (max-width: 1280px) calc((100vw - 360px) \/ 1.5), 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are new to piping, check out my post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/using-couplers\/\">using couplers<\/a> to see how they can make piping easier.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to experiment with some fancier cupcake frosting styles, consider trying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/russian-piping-tips\/\">Russian piping tips<\/a>. 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