Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Depending on who you’re talking to, the terms “frosting” and “icing” might be used interchangeably, or they might mean two totally ...

Vanilla frosting is a sweet, creamy topping typically made with powdered sugar, a fat (shortening or butter), milk, and ...

Enough for 1 (3-layer) cake. Note: You will need a candy thermometer to make this icing. From Laurie Pyle of Cocoa & Fig of Shakopee. She prefers to blend half of this recipe with half the ...

There are three kinds of meringue: Swiss, French and Italian. The main difference among these meringues is how the sugar is added. While each has its fans, I like working with Italian meringue because ...

Combine 12 ounces of sugar with water in a heavy bottom sauce pot. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. When it starts to boil, STOP STIRRING, cook to 240 degrees. This ...

Pastry chef Paola Velez makes her Italian Buttercream by starting with a thick, glossy meringue made with egg whites and sugar syrup. She then gradually incorporates softened butter, beating it until ...

Let’s all be honest: When we reach for a slice of cake, we’re in it for the frosting more than anything else. There’s nothing that can transform a cake from just OK to practically heavenly like a ...