10+ Sweet Homemade Frosting Recipes

Homemade frosting is the perfect sweet and sugary addition to any dessert, and today I've put together a collection of frosting recipes that are my go-to for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and brownies!

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Frosting is my favorite part about baking cakes, and there are so many ways to make it! It adds a rich sweetness and a fluffy texture that pairs perfectly with baked goods. I’ve put together a quick collection of frosting recipes for you to try, from this classic Rich Chocolate Frosting, to buttercreams, cream cheese frosting, and my favorite Sugar Cookie Frosting. Most of these recipes only need a handful of simple ingredients, and come together in a few minutes in the stand mixer. With this collection, you’ll find a frosting recipe for any occasion, from birthday cakes to holidays, or just a sweet weekend treat!

Rich Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Rich Chocolate Frosting is creamy and indulgent, made with ONLY 5 ingredients, and ready in just a few minutes! Incredibly EASY to make!
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Grocery Store Frosting Recipe
Grocery Store Frosting is the perfect way to bring some nostalgia to your kitchen. Easy to make with only a few ingredients.
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Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Cream Cheese Frosting, made with just 5 ingredients, is rich and creamy, PERFECT for cakes or cupcakes, ready in under 10 minutes! Try today!
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Vanilla Brownie Frosting
Vanilla Brownie Frosting is the perfect finishing touch to fudgy brownies. Add a sweet creamy vanilla topping on your next batch of brownies!
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Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting (No Food Coloring!) is a fluffy, sweet dessert topping with natural fruit flavor from strawberry powder.
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Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is an easy combination of bright, tangy, and sweet flavors. Add it to your favorite desserts. Ready in 5 minutes!
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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is fluffy, sweet, and tangy, made with just 4 ingredients, and perfect to top off a variety of desserts.
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Dark Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Dark Chocolate Frosting is a rich, fluffy buttercream that's easy to make, decadently smooth, and the perfect finishing touch for desserts!
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Classic Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Classic Buttercream Frosting is rich, creamy, and ready in 10 minutes! This classic 4-ingredient buttercream is pure perfection!
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Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe
Peanut Butter Frosting is rich, creamy, and irresistibly smooth. Ready in minutes for a quick, delicious topping.
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Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe
Sugar Cookie Frosting is incredibly EASY to make, made with only 4 ingredients you already have in your pantry, and ready in under 10 minutes!
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Easy Mint Frosting Recipe
Mint Frosting is creamy, sweet, minty, and a fun green color that's PERFECT for St. Patrick's Day! Perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes!
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Royal Icing Recipe
Royal Icing is quick, glossy, and perfect for decorating! It sets fast, keeps its shape, and adds a clean, polished finish to cookies.
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Rich Chocolate Ganache (Just 2 Ingredients!) Recipe
Chocolate Ganache is the perfect chocolate topping to any dessert and it only takes one minute and two ingredients to dress up any treat!
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Frosting can elevate any dessert, from brownies to cakes and cookies, or even paired with fruit. This collection is full of my tried-and-true recipes, so you’ll know that you have a simple and reliable frosting for your next baking day. For more great ideas, make sure you check out my 20+ Deliciously Easy Sheet Cakes for a Crowd, and my 45+ Irresistible Recipes For Your Bundt Pan. Don’t forget to let me know in the comments which frosting recipe was your favorite!

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