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This is a very simple frosting design pattern but should be used with a thicker type of frosting, such as cream cheese frosting. The pattern would not hold up very well on a light fluffy frosting. The design makes for a simple background that is nice for other decorating to be added. It can also be used as a simple finish on its own.

This simple frosting design does not take any special tool for cake decorating. A teaspoon is all that is required. This frosting design can be used on most all frosting types. The peaks are added after the top coat of frosting has been applied.

This simple frosting design pattern is done in the same manner as the random half circle swirls in the Swirled Frosting Designs. The only difference is that a fork is used in making the swirls rather than a spoon.

This decorating idea begins with a simple frosting design. Begin by applying the top coat of frosting and smoothing it on the top and sides. Like several of the simple frosting designs used in decorating cakes and other desserts, there are not any special cake decorating tools needed. Only a spoon is required.

This simple frosting design requires a little extra frosting so be sure to make extra and spread it on thicker both on the sides and the top. Begin by smoothing the frosting around the sides and on top of the cake.

To begin this simple frosting design, apply the top coat of frosting and smooth it on the top and sides. A frosting such as a buttercream frosting should be used with this circled ridges frosting design so that it holds the details of the design when decorating cakes or other desserts.

To begin this simple frosting design, apply the top coat of frosting and smooth it on the top and sides. When creating this wavy line frosting design, a decorating comb is very useful but as shown below, a fork will also work when using this design for decorating cakes and other desserts.

Cake frosting types, cupcake frosting types, and cookie frosting types contain some of the same types of frosting. Cake frosting types include more varieties than cookies frosting types but cupcakes can generally use the same types as cakes.

Meringue Frosting is made by whipping egg whites and sugar together to create a light and fluffy frosting. The meringue frosting is used to frost cakes and cupcakes but is also used as a piping to decorate desserts. A pastry bag is used with a star, fluted, or plain nozzle to create rosettes, strips of piping, nests, and other decorative designs on cakes, cupcakes, and many other types of desserts. Meringue frosting can also be added to pies and tarts and then cooked in a hot oven for a short period of time to give it a browned, crisp outer surface with a soft fluffy inside.

Boiled frosting is a very light and fluffy topping used for cake or cupcakes. It is made without any type of fat added. Its ingredients are boiled until reaching a soft ball stage and then slowly mixed into beaten egg whites until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Tinting frosting is often required when cake decorating and also when decorating cupcakes and cookies. Frosting can be tinted to most any color, either by purchasing special tint colors or by mixing primary colors. Use a paste or gel coloring to minimize the effect on the frosting consistency.

There are many factors to consider when cake decorating and one of the most important is the frosting you use. There are many cake frosting recipes that can be used. Different frosting recipes used on the same type of cake will result in a completely different look and taste.

Boiled frosting is a very light and fluffy topping that is great on any type of cake or cupcakes. This white fluffy frosting is made without any type of fat added. Most of its ingredients are cooked until they come to a boil; and then allowed to boil for a period of time.

When it comes to cake decorating many of us just scoop the frosting on the cake and spread it around the best we can. Sometimes the cake doesn't turn out too bad and other time it can be a struggle to end up with a frosted cake that is presentable.