What can I use instead of frosting on my cake?

Table of Contents:

1. What can I use instead of frosting on my cake?
2. What are the most popular fillings for cakes?
3. What's the difference between icing and frosting?
4. How do you make frosting glossy?
5. What can I use if I don't have a fondant smoother?
6. What makes royal icing harden?
7. What happens if you over mix royal icing?
8. What can I use instead of glycerin in royal icing?
9. What does cream of tartar do for royal icing?
10. How do you keep royal icing from getting hard?
11. How far ahead can I make royal icing?
12. How long does Icing take to set in the fridge?

What can I use instead of frosting on my cake?

6 Quick Ways to Decorate a Cake Without Frosting

• Whipped Cream. Looks like frosting, but it's not. ...
• Glaze. When it comes to Bundt cakes, glaze (or even caramel sauce) is a much better choice then frosting. ...
• Powdered Sugar. Sometimes the simplest solutions can also be the prettiest. ...
• Chocolate or Caramel Sauce. ...
• Fresh Fruit. ...
• Syrups + Edible Flowers.

What are the most popular fillings for cakes?

We are starting the listing in no particular order, so choose the one you think is your type.

1. American Buttercream. This is the most used cake filling across the world. ...
2. Italian Meringue Buttercream. ...
3. Swiss Meringue Buttercream. ...
4. French Buttercream. ...
5. German Buttercream. ...
6. Ermine Buttercream. ...
7. Chocolate Ganache.

What's the difference between icing and frosting?

In broad terms, frosting is thick and fluffy, and is used to coat the outside (and often the inner layers) of a cake. Icing is thinner and glossier than frosting, and can be used as a glaze or for detailed decorating.

How do you make frosting glossy?

Method 1: Eggs whites are a great way to shine up your fondant, and they usually dry within 2 hours if you need a quick shiny fix. Method 2: Add 1 part vodka, and 1 part corn syrup. You will need a brush to paint this mixture onto your fondant with a very thin layer, so it has a better chance of drying well.

What can I use if I don't have a fondant smoother?

Fondant smoothers are plastic tools that help when covering cakes in fondant but you can achieve a smooth finish without them. Use leftover fondant dough shaped into a ball, dip your hands in cornstarch or use a piece of thick foam to smooth out the fondant on the cake.

What makes royal icing harden?

Royal icing is a white decorating icing made from the whites of eggs or meringue powder, powdered sugar, and water that hardens with air over time. ... Oil will break down royal icing during preparation, so be sure to make sure all of your tools are super clean from oil. Water will dissolve royal icing.

What happens if you over mix royal icing?

Overmixing the icing If you overmix or mix the icing on a high setting, you'll whip too much air into the mix, leaving you with a frosting that looks more like a crunchy sponge than a smooth finish. Follow our step-by-step guide to make perfect royal icing.

What can I use instead of glycerin in royal icing?

Glycerin, in any quantity, makes the softest icing of all, but that icing is very difficult to handle and not at all shiny. So, if you can't find corn syrup and you want a shinier result, glucose is a reasonable substitute; also be sure to fan-dry it!

What does cream of tartar do for royal icing?

Why Does Royal Icing Have Cream Of Tartar? Royal icing has cream of tartar added to help the recipe be more stable and nice and white. It's not totally necessary but you'll be happier with the final outcome if you use it. You can find cream of tartar in the baking aisle at the grocery store.

How do you keep royal icing from getting hard?

To help prevent royal icing from drying out or hardening, it is important to keep it sealed. When storing royal icing, keep it in an airtight container, with a cover of plastic wrap on the surface. This will keep the royal icing soft and keep it from hardening up.

How far ahead can I make royal icing?

2-3 days

How long does Icing take to set in the fridge?

4 to 6 hours