What can I use instead of icing on my cake?

What can I use instead of icing on my cake?

6 Quick Ways to Decorate a Cake Without Frosting

1. Whipped Cream. Looks like frosting, but it’s not.
2. Glaze. When it comes to Bundt cakes, glaze (or even caramel sauce) is a much better choice then frosting.
3. Powdered Sugar.
4. Chocolate or Caramel Sauce.
5. Fresh Fruit.
6. Syrups + Edible Flowers.

Can I use vegetable oil instead of butter?

Olive & Vegetable Oil. You might be out of butter but you likely have a bottle of oil on hand, so grab that bad boy and bake up some treats. Oils work best for muffins and quick breads, but you can use them for cookies as well. Try ¾ cup olive or vegetable oil for every cup of butter called for.

Can we use ghee instead of butter in frosting?

Yes, you can. In fact, ghee is a much better option than butter due to the healthy vitamins and fats it contains. This would mean that in some of the baking techniques, ghee might not really work. Especially, where the nutty strong taste and aroma is not required like in frosting.

Do cupcakes need icing?

The batter is beaten longer to give a tighter, more even crumb. Cupcake recipes generally have more sugar and fat (butter, oil, or dairy) than muffins and may include ingredients like whipped eggs or even mayo for texture. And yes, cupcakes almost always include frosting.

What can you top a cake with?

13 Easy, Pretty Ways to Top a Cake

• Top it with edible flowers.
• Drizzle it with ganache.
• Cover it in colored sprinkles.
• Top with balloons.
• Pile on fresh fruit.
• Top it with rock candy.
• Think real carrots for carrot cake.
• Stick lollipops on top.

How do I convert oil to butter?

You can absolutely substitute butter for the vegetable oil. Use the same quantity specified in the directions (for example, if it calls for 1/3 cup of oil, use 5 1/3 tablespoons of butter).