Summary
Customized cake holds special place in a lane of memories so it must have to be special as well. Life of any customized cake revolves around frosting options. You have to put aside simple buttercream frosting rather than trying to go with fancy combinations of flavour and texture from cream cheese to fondant to Ganache to make your customized cake even more special and sweetlicious.
Frosting is the road to a beautiful customized cake. Just like an artist that use paint to create an infinite number of colours and textures, bakers can do the same with sugar, butter, eggs, and flavour of any choice. Frosting adds an extra touch of magic and transforms a simple cake into a work of art.
Normally, buttercream was always been the go-to frosting choice for many bakers. But in today’s world of creativity, there is line of other frosting options that can take your customized cakes to a whole new level. How are you going to choose which one to go best for your cake and tastes best with flavour combos? That’s why we’re here to make everything easy peasy for you so you can select the frosting that’s suitable for your baking. We’ve compiled a list of the most popular varieties of customized cake frostings beyond buttercream from fondant and fudge to sour cream and cream cheese.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Tangy and Not Too Sweet
Cream cheese frosting is a tangy and creamy alternative that goes nicely with carrot, red velvet, and spice cakes. It has a smooth and spreadable texture and lends a richness to the cake. Because of its rich and tangy flavour, cream cheese frosting is a popular choice for customized cakes and other baked products.
The tanginess of the cream cheese cuts through the sweetness, providing a perfect balance of flavours. You can experiment with baking by adding a hint of lemon or orange zest, or even crushed nuts, for an extra touch of decadence and chef’s kiss recipie. As Susie Smith once wrote: “When life gives you lemons, forget the lemonade. Make a rich lemon cheesecake. Blame life for the extra pounds.” If you want to make your cake truly special, you can try adding a hint of nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger for a warm and spicy flavour.
Ganache: Rich Heaven for Chocolate Lovers
If you’re a chocoholic, ganache is a frosting you must try. A rich combination of chocolate and heavy cream, ganache creates a glossy and velvety coating that adds a touch of sophistication to any customized cake. The ratio for a very thick ganache is 2:1, meaning 8 ounces of chocolate to 4 ounces (1/2 cup) of cream. It can be poured over the cake for a smooth finish or whipped for a fluffy texture. You can even experiment with different types of chocolate, such as dark, milk, or white, to customize the flavour and intensity.
Ganache maintains colour and flavour well, letting it to be readily turned into the perfect palette for any design. That’s why works wonder for customized cake design. The combination of chocolate and cream will be a pourable glaze at room temperature. Alternatively, if slightly refrigerated, it will thicken somewhat and may be put on the outside of a cake.
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Whipped Cream Frosting: Light and Fluffy Delight
In search of a frosting that feels lighter in texture and is less sugary than buttercream, try whipped cream frosting. An airy and mouth-watering frosting made of mix and match blend from heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. It’s perfect for those who prefer a less sugary touch or for those customized cakes that require a lighter touch, like fruit-filled or sponge cakes. You can even add flavours like citrus zest, chocolate, or coffee to elevate the taste and create a truly unique magical fluffy creation. When working with this frosting, it’s best to use a piping bag to create decorations like swirls and rosettes for real effect. Feel free to sprinkle a little fairy dust on top if you’re feeling to add a princess touch.
Fondant: The Artist’s Canvas
Because of its ability to create smooth, flawless surfaces and complex designs, fondant is an attractive option for customized cake. Fondant is a sugar, water, and gelatin blend that is rolled out and draped over the cake. It serves as a blank canvas for artistic creations and allows for endless imagination. Fondant can be flavoured and coloured to complement the theme of the cake, and it’s frequently teamed with other frostings or fillings for extra flavour and texture.
Working with fondant is like playing with edible clay. It can be molded and shaped to bring any design to life. From delicate flowers and intricate lace patterns to 3D figures, fondant opens up a world of possibilities. It allows bakers to add dimension and depth to details that are simply not achievable with other types of frosting.
Swiss Meringue: Silky and Elegant
Swiss meringue buttercream is a lesser-known frosting that deserves more recognition. It’s made by whisking egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until fluffy, then slowly incorporating butter until smooth. The result is a silky and luxurious frosting that’s not overly sweet. The smoothness of Swiss meringue buttercream is similar to that of velvet, it’s light and airy yet still has a luxurious quality. The beauty of Swiss meringue buttercream is its versatility. It can be flavoured with vanilla, chocolate, citrus, or other extracts and can be switched into any colour palette easily. It also stands up well in warm temperatures which leads it to a great choice for summer pool parties and outdoor events.
Mirror Glaze: Glossy and Colourful
When it comes to creating show-stopping cakes that dazzle the eyes, mirror glaze is a technique that never fails to impress. Mirror glaze is a technique that originated in French haute pastry. It gained popularity again recently for its glossy and colourful appearance. With its glossy and colourful appearance, mirror glaze adds a touch of elegance and artistry to any customized cake. Ingredients such as gelatine, water, sugar, condensed milk, and flavourings comes together to make glaze for pouring artistic skills on cake. The magic happens when the glaze is poured over a chilled cake, resulting in a breathtaking mirror-like effect. The glaze then sets in a matter of minutes, transforming the cake into an impressive edible work of art. Mirror glaze is a glazing to make your customized cake stand out and wow your guests.
In Nutshell
Remember that the frosting you choose can make or break the dessert. So, don’t be afraid to think outside the buttercream box and explore these frosting fancies for your next customized cake. Whether you prefer light and fluffy, rich and artistically elegant, at Tings Bakery there’s a frosting out there that will take your cake to new heights of deliciousness. So get creative, experiment, and let your frosting fancies be the icing on the customized cake of your next celebration with them. We go above and above to exceed your expectations by offering an experience rather than simply a cake.