Frosting Recipes

Take your cakes and cookies to the next level with our frosting recipes, including our famous vanilla buttercream. You’ll find royal icing recipes and how-to’s here, too.

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    Pineapple Pecan Cake

    4 reviews

    "A friend told me that this is the best cake he's ever eaten," reports field editor Fern Eleson of Whitney,...


    Mrs. Thompson’s Carrot Cake

    24 reviews

    I received this recipe from the mother of a patient I cared for back in 1972 in St. Paul, Minnesota....


    Double Orange Cookies

    11 reviews

    I serve these nutritious, tasty cookies to my husband and our four children. Also, because my husband is a minister,...


    Red Velvet Cookies

    30 reviews

    These unique cookies have been a part of our holiday tradition for as long as I can remember. My mother...


    Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake

    4 reviews

    MY FAMILY thinks this is the best carrot cake ever! We love the moist texture.
    The surprise is in...


    Chocolate Maple Bars

    6 reviews

    My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my...


    Pumpkin Spice Cookies

    12 reviews

    These big, soft spice cookies created by our staff have a sweet frosting that makes them an extra-special treat. Enjoy!...


    Butterscotch Eggnog Stars

    3 reviews

    These yellow star-shaped cookies with a "stained-glass" center are almost too pretty to eat! But they have a rich eggnog...

    Spice Cupcakes

    14 reviews

    These moist, spicy cupcakes with creamy caramel frosting are a delicious treat. The recipe has been in my family for...


    Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cinnamon Frosting

    3 reviews

    My mom made this for me, and one bite can completely take me back to my childhood. You can easily...


    Heavenly Praline Cake

    6 reviews

    A moist cake and generous frosting are filled with the fabulous flavor of caramel. The candied pecans are almost a...


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    Chocolate Gingerbread Yule Log

    3 reviews

    If you’ve tasted a yule log sponge cake, you’ll love this version with fresh ginger and spices. The holiday stunner...


    Root Beer Cookies

    7 reviews

    When it's too difficult to take along root beer floats on a picnic, take these cookies instead! I've found the...


    Snowflake Cookie Ornaments

    2 reviews

    Your cookie trays will twinkle with these festive snowflake cookies. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Chocolate Cherry Cream-Filled Log

    3 reviews

    When you present this eye-catching dessert on your table, you'll be thanked with many "ooohs" and "aaahs".
    It may...


    Cherry Cobbler Bars

    9 reviews

    Craving an oven-fresh fruit cobbler? This cheery twist on the classic treat is old-fashioned comfort food at its finest. The...


    Six-Layer Coconut Cake

    2 reviews

    "I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files," explains Angela Leinenbach of Mechanicsville, Virginia. "It is simply...

    Coconut Pineapple Cake

    16 reviews

    This cake is incredibly moist and dense, which makes it ideal for chilling and cutting up ahead of time to...


    Triple-Layer Banana Cake

    2 reviews

    A year-round family favorite, the recipe for this moist layer cake was passed on to me by my mother. My...


    Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    16 reviews

    Cupcakes aren’t just for girls! My dad and brothers love peanut butter cups—the inspiration for these goodies. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho...


    Chocolate Cherry Cake

    5 reviews

    This is a very quick and easy cake to make. It is fancy enough to serve to guests.—Lois Valley, Morgan...


    Coconut Citrus Layer Cake

    1 review

    Make a showstopper holiday treat: tender white cake layered with tangy grapefruit curd and topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting....


    Iced Cinnamon Chip Cookies

    7 reviews

    I take these cookies to family gatherings and socials and give them as gifts to friends. The cinnamon flavor and...

    Bridal Cake Frosting

    1 review

    I've made wedding cakes for 15 years. I use box mixes but created my own frosting recipe. It has a...


    Sour Cream Spice Cake

    4 reviews

    Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana, perks up a meal with this old-fashioned layer cake. The dense cake is rich in spices,...


    Southern Chocolate Torte

    5 reviews

    This towering torte takes guests' breath away every time! It's my most-requested cake recipe, has an unforgettable frosting and makes...


    Carrot Cake with Buttermilk Glaze

    9 reviews

    This is a delicious cake-it's so moist! It's great for taking to picnics in summertime, since it travels well. It...


    Pineapple Chiffon Cake with Pineapple Frosting

    1 review

    This tall, moist cake makes quite an impression on a dessert table. Pineapple is a nice addition to the cake...


    Raspberry Coconut Cake

    9 reviews

    This seemed like a festive dessert to fix for the holidays, so I decided to try it out on my...