CAKE FROSTING by LANREBUTTERCREAM

       CAKE FROSTING TECHNIQUES AND RECIPES

                                

                                  REAL STRAWBERRY CUP CAKE FROSTING                            

Directions

1. Place strawberries in a blender; puree until smooth.
2. Transfer strawberry puree to a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring often, until puree is reduced by at least half, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
3. Beat butter with an electric mixer in a bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Beat 1 cup confectioners' sugar into butter until just blended.
5. Beat 2 tablespoons strawberry puree and vanilla extract into butter mixture until just blended.
6. Repeat with 1 cup confectioners' sugar, followed by 2 tablespoons strawberry puree two more times.
7. Beat last 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar into mixture until just blended.

CAKE TOPPING IDEAS by LANRE BUTTERCREAM

Does the idea of baking, frosting, and tastefully decorating a cake from scratch seem a bit overwhelming? It shouldn't. Get cake decorating inspiration with our easy ideas, and follow our basic steps to turn batter, frosting, and your desired toppings into a showstopping centerpiece.

Easy Cake Decorating Ideas: Add Creative Toppings

Our recipe for the cake shown uses a sweet combination of sliced strawberries and halved chocolate sandwich cookies.

Instead of achieving the perfect look for your cake with piped frosting, you can get a creative look by adding fresh fruit, purchased cookies, and nuts. Here are a few creative cake-topping ideas:

• Whole small berries
• Sliced fruit
• Pecan, cashew, or walnut halves
• Sliced or slivered almonds
• Chopped hazelnuts, pistachios, or peanuts
• Toasted or raw flaked or shredded coconut
• Gingersnaps
• Cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies

Cake Decorating Tip: Be sure to serve cakes embellished with cookies or fresh fruit within two hours.