Learn How To Prepare A Decorative Frosting For Cakes

It is very easy to prepare a decorative frosting for cakes. You do not need so many ingredients, nor is it a long or complicated process.

Find your apron and get ready to decorate your pastries!

Now you are probably wondering how to make such a decorative frosting for cakes. As you have probably seen, there are cakes that require a lot of previous experience. The option we present today is simpler, and you do not need to be a professional. When you prepare and use this delicious glaze, you get experience.

It is important to note that creativity is crucial when decorating a cake. In this way we can give it an original and personal look.

Recipe for decorative frosting

When decorating a cake, it is necessary to make it with ingredients that do not require cooling,  so chocolate or condensed milk is not recommended unless the cake is to be eaten fairly quickly.

Thanks to its creamy and smooth texture, the  decorative glaze that we will prepare is the one most used in bakeries and patisseries. It is very versatile and easy to prepare.

Usually this cream contains sugar, milk and eggs. Then the taste is added using ingredients such as lemon peel or other essences.

This recipe provides a basic icing with ingredients that are readily available. Then you can add other flavors and ingredients to make it more varied.

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks (90 g)
• 1 liter of milk (4 cups)
• 1/2 cup sugar (80 g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence (5 ml)
• Grated lemon peel from 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup  cornstarch  (90 g)

This is what you do

1. Put milk in a saucepan and set it on low heat.
2. Add the sugar and lemon zest to the milk. Stir to  mix the ingredients well.
3. In another bowl, mix egg yolks with cornstarch.
4. When the milk starts to boil, pour this mixture into the bowl of egg yolks and cornstarch.
5. Once you have mixed the ingredients well, place the mixture over low heat and  whip until you get a thick cream.
6. Finally, add the vanilla essence and stir vigorously. Let it cool and you are ready to apply the icing to your cake.
7. When you are ready, set  the cake on a stable surface.
8. With a wooden spoon, spread the frosting on top of the cake and cover it well.
9. Then, using a spatula, shape it  around your cake to the desired shape.

You will probably see that the cake looks very simple with just white icing. However, you can  use natural dyes to give it a more personal touch,  or decorate with fruit or nuts.

Choose the colors based on the shape you want to give your cake. Use a spray bag (or make one), with different tips and let your imagination run wild. You can  create different shapes with flowers, roses, leaves, letters and anything else you can think of.

Some recommendations

Here are some recommendations to keep in mind when making a decorative frosting, and also some ideas for improving the recipe:

• Always use the right amounts of each ingredient. You can see if the consistency is as expected, as well as test if the taste is correct.
• Avoid mixing ingredients in aluminum containers,  as these may give an inappropriate appearance. It is better to use plastic or glass containers.
• Strain the cornstarch before adding it to prevent lumps.
• It is important that the vanilla essence is added at the end,  and not while the mixture is being heated, as it may evaporate.
• There are many ingredients that you can add to your decorative glaze to vary the taste. For example, you can use butter, orange peel instead of lemon, cinnamon sticks, or we can even add chocolate.  The most important thing is that the frosting does not take over the taste of the cake.