Frosting

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    Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    This is a simple vanilla buttercream recipe that yields a fluffy, yet creamy, white frosting. This recipe is perfect for cupcakes or frosting a cake when you’re not too concerned with an ultra smooth appearance. While a smooth frosting can be visually attractive, I find it a bit too dense.…

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    Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    This recipe is absolutely decadent and pairs nicely with a dark chocolate cake. Be sure to buy a dark chocolate Dutch process cocoa powder, preferably the recommendations I provide below. Unfortunately I can’t vouch for traditional store-bought brands, but Guittard and Ghirardelli look like they’re appropriate if you’re looking for…

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    Cream Cheese Frosting

    Simply put, this cream cheese recipe is the perfect balance of creamy and tangy. It can be used for cakes, cinnamon buns, and fillings. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS *NOTE: This recipe will yield a fluffy frosting. If you’re looking to achieve a smoother consistency when spreading onto a cake, remove the air…