White Icing

Store frosted baked goods in an airtight container. If storing unfrosted icing, keep it tightly covered.

For a smoother consistency, ensure butter or shortening is at room temperature before creaming with sugar.

Gradually add liquid to achieve desired spreading consistency; add too much and it will be runny.

Chill the cake or cupcakes before frosting to prevent the icing from melting.

Vanilla Cake

Chocolate Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Sugar Cookies

Cupcakes

Using melted butter, which will result in a greasy and unstable icing.

Over-mixing after adding liquid, which can make the icing too thin.

Trying to frost a warm cake, leading to a messy application.