I typically use powdered sugar (also called confectioners sugar or icing-sugar) in my frosting recipes because good old American buttercream has always been my go-to. However, since I’ve lived in Greece for several years, I realized that not everyone likes the intense sweetness of American buttercream – it has SO much powdered sugar, making it very very sweet.
Side note: You *should* try our dark chocolate buttercream recipe at some point (this DOES have powdered sugar) because it is (sweet – yes) TO. DIE. FOR. It’s especially amazing on chocolate cupcakes or chocolate cake!
I guess you can say I’ve acclimated over time, because I’ve started looking for a different recipe for frosting – frosting without powdered sugar, that is! Buttercream seems unusually sweet to me, although I do crave just a spoon of it now and then ;-), and to be honest, sometimes I just don’t have powdered sugar on hand, and I really need to make frosting without powdered sugar.
Vegan Cake Pops Recipe
So, whether you’re looking for a less-sweet frosting or if you’re just plain out of powdered sugar and don’t want to make a run to the store, I’m sure you’ll find something that works for you in the list of 15 frosting recipes without powdered sugar!
It is possible to MAKE powdered sugar, though (who knew!?). Lisa at Downshiftology says it only takes 30. SECONDS. Are you kidding me? What’s awesome about making your own powdered sugar is that you can use the sugar that you prefer — coconut sugar, raw sugar, cane sugar, you choose! I will be definitely be trying this soon!
This recipe is perfect for those of you that don't like the intense sweetness and possible gritty texture of American buttercream. This one is like buttercream but is smoother and less sweet.
No Bake Cake Pops
To make chocolate Russian buttercream, you add in a good amount of cocoa powder to the traditional butter and sweetened condensed milk that Russian buttercream calls for. The result is a chocolate frosting that has a hint of caramel flavor!
Ganache is one of my favorite things to add to desserts - yum! Did you know that you can pipe it onto cupcakes once it cools? Check out this 2-ingredient recipe and give it a try!
This white chocolate frosting recipe will amaze you with its incredible flavor! The texture is ultra-smooth and creamy, but it's stable for piping onto cakes and cupcakes. Definitely a must-try!
Step By Step Cake Pops
This delicious cream cheese frosting starts with a simple boiled milk + sugar pudding. It only takes a few minutes to get this prepared!
This recipe uses whipped topping and a little honey for sweetener. It's is a great peanut butter frosting recipe for those who love peanut butter but don't like overly sweet frosting!
A rich and fudgy chocolate frosting that is made with just 3 ingredients! It barely tastes like coconut, but is a great option for a non-dairy frosting if you use chocolate without any milk in it!
No Bake Oreo Cake Pops
This frosting recipe makes just 6 tablespoons of frosting, so it's perfect if you're baking for 2 and only want to make a small batch. It uses real maple syrup as the sweetener!
I don’t recommend simply replacing powdered sugar with another kind of sugar in a recipe like American buttercream that calls for powdered sugar, unless you first blend it into a homemade powdered sugar like mentioned at the beginning of this post. Lisa at Downshiftology has a great tutorial on how to do this!
If you don’t have frosting on hand, it’s possible that you have the ingredients for any one of these 15 recipes for frosting. Most of them are extremely quick to whip up!
Red Velvet Cake Pops ⋆ Real Housemoms
Caster sugar is finely ground white granulated sugar, but not quite as finely ground as powdered sugar. Try putting caster sugar into a powerful blender like a Vitamix and blend for 30 seconds to turn it into powdered sugar.
Yes. Homemade Marshmallow Creme (#2 in the above list), Ermine Icing (#3), and Swiss Meringue Frostings (#7, #8, & #10) all use regular sugar in their frosting recipes!
No. Never try to substitute brown sugar in these recipes because brown sugar has molasses added to it, making it impossible to get the light consistency of powdered sugar.
How To Make Delicious Cake Pops Without Buttercream Frosting
I think a lot of people just use the terms interchangeably ;-), after all, Grandma always called it ‘icing, ’ so is that just an older term for frosting?
The Pioneer Woman says: “Icing is thinner than frosting but not quite as thin as a glaze. Typically made with powdered sugar and liquid, such as water, milk, or juice, icing can be drizzled or spread. Icing has more shine and a smoother consistency than frosting. Frosting is thick and spreadable with a base that is made with a fat, such a butter, cream cheese, or cream.”
Frosting can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for a couple of weeks. When you need it, take the refrigerated frosting out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature (do not microwave it!). When it’s softened, you can whip it up again and it’s as good as fresh!
How To Make The Best Beautiful And Easy Cake Pops
Some of the links on are affiliate links that pay a commission if a purchase is made. Six Clever Sisters, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com .For many people, a cake just isn’t complete without the creamy frosting on top. Whether it’s buttercream or chocolate flavored, icing helps to add that sweet finishing touch to brownies, cupcakes and other tasty baked goods. In this post I’ll share with you How to Make Frosting Without Powdered Sugar.
Most frosting recipes call for powdered sugar, also known as icing sugar or confectioner’s sugar. This is a kind of granulated white sugar that’s been processed into a fine powder. But if you don’t have this special kind of sugar in your pantry, you can still use other ingredients to make yummy frosting for your homemade sweet treats.
Most recipes will tell you that you need powdered sugar to make frosting. Though this is the most popular method, there are other ways to create light, fluffy homemade icing with ingredients you already have at home. Ermine frosting (also known as roux frosting or boiled milk frosting) is a different kind of icing made using simple ingredients and there’s no need for powdered sugar or confectioner’s sugar.
Chocolate Cake Pops Recipe
To make ermine frosting, you will only need a few ingredients you probably already had from baking the cake. This method is a classic, old-fashioned way of making a light, fluffy icing that has a similar consistency to whipped cream or the frosting you would find inside a Twinkie. This is the traditional frosting that’s often put on red velvet cakes.
1. Add milk, flour, sugar and a pinch of salt to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the mixture starts to thicken.
2. Remove the heat and allow the mixture to cool down. It’s best to store it in the fridge to make sure it’s chilled completely.
Cake Ball Recipe (step By Step Tutorial)
You can also freeze frosting for up to 3 months. Just make sure to thaw it in the refrigerator properly before using it.
Another way to make frosting without powdered sugar is to use cream cheese. Cream cheese frosting is a classic frosting that goes well with red velvet cakes, carrot cakes, and other sweet treats. To make cream cheese frosting without powdered sugar, you will need:
Chocolate frosting is another classic frosting that is perfect for chocolate cakes and cupcakes. You can simply add cocoa powder to your frosting for this variation.
Homemade Cake Pops
Yes, you should chill the frosting if you are not using it immediately. Chilling will help the frosting to firm up and make it easier to spread.
Yes, you can use food coloring to color your frosting. Just add a few drops and mix until you achieve your desired color.
Yes, you can freeze the frosting for up to 3 months. Just be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator before using it.Want to learn how to make the perfect Cake Pops? These homemade cake balls are so easy to make, and the perfect bite-sized party treat for any occasion! These sweet treats are made with vanilla cake, frosting, and rainbow sprinkles but can be with any flavor combination.
Chocolate Cake Pops — Salt & Baker
You won’t have to buy overpriced cake pops again with this easy recipe. It only requires a handful of ingredients, and with my step-by-step photos and tips, you’ll be making cafe-worthy cake balls in no time. Decorating these bite-sized desserts is effortless and makes for a great weekend project with kids. For another kid friendly dessert idea, check out my homemade funfetti cake!
Vanilla cake — I use a box cake mix for these cake balls for convenience. However, if you have some leftovercake lying around, you can use that as well because nothing beats homemade cake. If you prefer you can use chocolate cake, red velvet cake, or strawberry cake instead.
Frosting — you can use homemade vanilla frosting (great use for leftovers) or
0 Response to How To Make Cake Pop Icing Without Powdered Sugar
Posting Komentar