How can you thicken frosting?

Answer 1

Commercial cake frostings are usually buttercream and thickened with confectioner's sugar (powdered) or thickened with a little Gelatin (it's what makes marshmallows spongy). If the frosting has any water in it, heat it (to evaporate the moisture) just until it is at a simmer and stir until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Allow to cool and it will "set." If it's a buttercream frosting, add more confectioners sugar, slowly, while whipping in a mixer until it's the right consistency. If you do have instant, unflavored gelatin, mix a little with some hot water and add to your icing while whipping, then cool to set. I hope that helps you!

Answer 2

WHIPPED CREAM ICING2 c. heavy cream (or whipping cream)

1/4 c. powdered sugar

1/8 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. instant coffee (optional)

At medium speed heat cream with sugar, salt and coffee until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla. After icing, refrigerate cake until serving.

Answer 3

• You Will Need:
• 1/3 cup softened butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Making It:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the powdered sugar.
2. Mix them together using a mixing spoon or electric mixer set on low speed until they are well blended.
3. Add the vanilla extract and one teaspoon of the milk and mix well.
4. Scrape the sides of the bowl often while mixing.
5. Continue to add milk one teaspoon at a time until frosting is the desired consistency.
6. Blend until the icing is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
7. Frost your cake, cupcakes or desert, or refrigerate to use later.

Answer 4

You make thick icing on cupcakes with a cream cheese frosting recipe.

Answer 5

add a bit of butter not loads a little bit

Answer 6

Leave it in the freezer for about 5-10 minutes

Answer 7

You add powdered sugar. To make a pefect batch of icing is a stick of butter and ass icing until it is nice and foamy. To make chocolate just add coco powder to the recipe

Answer 8

Add more confectioner's sugar.

Answer 9

add more powdered sugar :D