Ways To Make Frosting. To give a woodsy flavor to your vanilla or chocolate frosting add a few drops of hazelnut extract. Throw in some cream cheese or mascarpone to make the whipped cream even creamier.
For a richer flavor mix a few drops of vanilla extract into any type of frosting. How to Make Store-Bought Frosting Better. You want the frosting to be thick enough to allow the spatula to stand by itself but not so thick that it causes the mixer to overheat.
To thicken the doctored frosting beat in sifted powdered sugar 14 cup at a time.
Start whipping the mixture slowly then increase the speed to high to whip up some air into the frosting and give it a lighter flavor and mouth feel. Whisk some heavy cream granulated sugar and a little vanilla together and voila frosting. Put a spatula into the middle of the frosting and check for the right consistency. How to Make Store-Bought Frosting Better.