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Icing and Frosting
Icing or frosting is often the finishing touch on many baked items. It can be used to add just a touch of sweetness, or to set the entire theme of the piece. There are many different techniques used. There are simple uses, such as drizzling. There are also very complicated techniques that people are actually schooled for.
585 Questions
What does cream of tartar do to frosting?
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Cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) is an acidic additive that helps egg whites maintain their fluffiness when they are whipped.
Meringue powder is mostly dried egg whites, that you can use instead of egg whites.
How long past the expiration date can you use cake frosting?
If it has not been opened and has been stored properly you might, but it is always better to err on the side of caution and not use it.
Does buttercream frosting need refrigeration?
I don't think so, but it does need to be covered in some way to prevent the moisture from escaping and turning your cake into a rock.
Will icing sugar and margarine make butter cream?
This is the recipe for simple butter cream Icing but you can use Margarine instead of butter. It is fantastic.
- 1 1 lb. box (approx. 3 3/4 cups) C&H® Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
The Recipe comes from C&H. This was the first recipe I used as a child when I iced my first cake. I like to double the recipe. If you are planning on using the recipe to do some extra decorating double it. If not, the recipe will ice a 2 layer 8" round cake or a 1/4 sheet cake.
How do you make white icing turn black?
First, make a basic white frosting or a chocolate frosting. Then, to get a true black, you will need to buy black food coloring. This can often be found at arts and crafts stores that have a cake decorating section, but not often in the average grocery store. I have seen it as a paste food coloring. Using the standard liquid food colorings - red, blue, green, yellow - you can produce a dark color, but not a black.
Try mixing blue and red to make purple. Then add more red to pink it up, and then just experiment to get the color you want. Use white to lighten up as you like it.
Can you freeze cream cheese frosting?
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well if you have ever heard of cream cheese frosting than that is nice for you but whatever
i do believe though that you can freeze cream chesse frosting i just dont think that it will taste good and i have never done it before
your welcome to whoever this wrote this question and can i say.... its a weird question
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It's a very good question...I just googled it. Cream cheese frosting is amazing (quite popular on carrot cake). Other sites I have found say it's ok to freeze just make sure it is sealed well so it doesn't take on other flavours from other items in your freezer.
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How far in advance can you make your royal icing?
You can make them 1 to 2 days in advance, then store them in an airtight container a a refrigerator.
How many points in a slice of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting?
That depends oh how big is the slice and how many are there but i think this site might be helpful: http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-stater-bros-double-chocolate-cake-i115093
How far in advance can you make the frosting?
If you put it on right after you get it out of the oven, it will flop over and go all over the cake, so it's best to wait right before you serve it to put the whipped cream on. or wait till you cut it, then put the cream on, and then you can easily add more if necessary.
How do you make strawberry creme cheese icing?
Cream Cheese Icing
3 oz softened Cream Cheese
2 cups Powdered. Sugar
1 Tbs Butter
Blend together until smooth. Apply to warm, not hot dessert for best glazing results.
Can you use vanilla extract for white cake mix and white frosting?
If the question refers to the brown color of vanilla, clear vanilla flavoring is available that would preserve the snow-white appearance of the cake and frosting.
How do you make butter cream icing with caster sugar?
Yes, you can. I use it instead of icing sugar (powdered sugar/confectioners sugar) because I think it tastes MUCH more delicous and less sweet and rich. But if you are going to use for whatever reason instead of icing sugar, I would recommend beating for much longer than you would with powdered sugar.
Though, please do not get confused with caster sugar and granulated. In America they use granulated sugar in baking, and I think (I may be wrong) they call caster sugar super fine sugar.
Also, you will get a better result if your caster sugar is newish. If not it can get gritty and become more-a-less like granulated. If so, put it into a sieve (sifter) and rub your fingers or spoon against it, this will get rid of chunks.
So, yes you can :D
What colors combine to make black frosting?
Black frosting is quite difficult t make from the tiny bottles of food colouring you buy in the grocery store. It is simpler to go to a good craft store (with a cake decorating section) or ant other place you can buy cake decorating materials. My local bulk food store carries these things. You can get a container of black paste food colouring witch works very well for a deep saturated black colour. it will taste a bit funny, but it will not hurt you.
What can you substitute milk for making icing?
For one cup of milk use 1 cup soy milk or 1 cup rice milk or 1 cup water or juice or 1/4 cup dry milk powder plus 1 cup water or 2/3 cup evaporated milk plus 1/3 cup water
What colors make the color purple icing?
You should begin with a simple white icing. Then add two drops of yellow food coloring, and one drop of red food coloring. Mix it will. Add more yellow or red until you you get the desired coloring.
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!
