
Seven-Minute Frosting
Taking its name from the time needed to whip egg whites and sugar to fluffy perfection, this frosting can be

Taking its name from the time needed to whip egg whites and sugar to fluffy perfection, this frosting can be

For an added touch of luxe, dust the finished marzipan flowers with edible decorating dust or glitter, which can be

You’ll find variations on this frosting throughout this book, but here’s the classic version. There’s no finer topping for our

This is one of our all-time favourite frostings. Swiss buttercream is glossy and holds its shape well and, while it’s

This variation on buttercream contains egg yolks. They give the finished frosting a rich, silky texture. MAKES: about 2 cups PREP


Containing just a handful of ingredients, this is the easiest frosting of all. For the fluffiest results, beat the butter

Just as light and fluffy as regular royal icing, this vegan version is egg-free. MAKES: about ½ cup PREP TIME:

Royal icing is the frosty topping used on Christmas cakes and traditional wedding cakes, and the mortar that holds gingerbread

We love using this nutty powder as a dessert topping or sprinkled over frosting to add an extra hit of