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Types of Frosting. The answer to this question lies in each typeâs thickness and consistency. Frostings are the thickest and creamiest, followed by icings and glazes, which are thinner. Some types are cooked, such as meringue-based frostings and chocolate glazes. Others, such as Royal Icings and certain Buttercream frostings, are simply mixed together without any cooking on the stove. The basic frosting recipe contains butter, sugar, and a liquid such as water or milk.
Most wedding cakes were frosted in egg based recipes such as Italian or French meringue but for childrenâs cakes or cupcakes I usually frost cakes in American buttercream frosting. Made with powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk, this is a basic, easy recipe for classic vanilla buttercream frosting. This frosting works great for spreading on cakes, cupcakes, and/or for decorating. Some frosting recipes will call for shortening.