Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Frosting

For days I've been feeling like indulging on a delicious piece of cake with a creamy, soft and sweet layer of frosting. The word itself makes me daydream and cannot help but anticipate for the weekend to come for me to finally satisfy the craving.


This delicious part of our baked goods was born as a glaze used in the 1600's and evolved into what we know today in the 1800's. Since many people have written multiple recipes on how to make it ranging from the well know buttercream frosting to royal icing and ganache.


When you make a cake you have to be very careful about the perfect balance between cake and frosting, because too little or too much of one of them can ruin the whole experience.


I heard once someone say that in her country {won't say which country} they don't eat frosting, but I have to say i have a hard time believing it. Whatever your preference is, you have to admit it is the perfect companion to any desert!

Have a sweet day!
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16 comments:

  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseJuly 31, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    I love frosting!! I have to have loads on the cake as well or it just isn't right!! It's like my favourite part and I enjoy all kinds of different flavours as well. Can't believe there is a country that doesn't eat frosting!! crazy. Have a great day doll x

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  2. A Life Un-StyledJuly 31, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Frosting makes everything so much better! I would be so odd to not each frosting! Why?!

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  3. ALLIE NYCJuly 31, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Hee hee there is a "Crumbs" two blocks from my office...mmm

    Ali of

    Dressing Ken

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  4. Tiffany KadaniJuly 31, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    I was JUST thinking how much I adore frosting as I was eating a delicious chocolate cake. I just love it so much. I know someone who doesn't like frosting. I don't trust her. I don't trust her at all.

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  5. JohannaJuly 31, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    You totally have me craving a cake right now. That would be perfect with my morning coffee.

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  6. GloriaJuly 31, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    One of my guilty treats is dipping pretzels into frosting!

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  7. birdie to beJuly 31, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Oh my goodness! I definitely want one of these now! YUM

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  8. A Very Sweet BlogJuly 31, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    I worry about anyone that doesn't eat frosting and another reader of mine went as far to say she doesn't eat snacks < side eye >. HAHAHAHA
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  9. Anastasia SchembriJuly 31, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Oh my goodness, on some days I think I think I love the icing more than the actual cake! You have started a craving today that can only be satisfied by a little sweet something!

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  10. JessicaJuly 31, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    I LLLOOOOVVVEEEE frosting. I am very picky about frosting recipes but give me a great frosting and you have one happy girl. I can't believe someone would choose to actually not eat it. Madness.

    Tracy @ www.sunnydaystarrynight.com

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  11. CocoJuly 31, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Frosting is the best part of a cake!!!
    xoxo
    Coco et La vie en rose
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  12. StephanieJuly 31, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    My cake decorating little heart loves me some frosting! It can make or break the cake.

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  13. A Crimson KissJuly 31, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    How I adore a good buttercream!

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  14. SamJuly 31, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    You have made me crave cake and frosting now! The strangest thing, I was at a school the other day and the little kids were having a birthday party and they preferred to take the frosting off the cupcakes before they ate it!

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  15. Rowena @ rolala lovesJuly 31, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    I can't imagine a yummy cupcake without frosting. It would feel naked ;p

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  16. roothAugust 1, 2013 at 4:59 AM

    I cannot help myself with frosting either. I know some folks who scrape it off but come on, you've got to have at least a dab

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