Frosting Variations
Rapkin
Using
Basic White Frosting
recipe:
Lemon
-- add 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel, and increase amount of lemon extract (or add lemon juice instead of milk).
Orange
-- add 2 tsp grated orange peel, and add orange juice instead of lemon extract and milk.
Ginger
-- add 1 Tbsp ginger ice-cream topping instead of lemon extract. Or, sprinkle ground ginger on top of frosting.
Peppermint
-- add 1/4 tsp peppermint extract instead of 1/2 tsp lemon extract.
Liquids
-- mix fruit juices, kool-aid, etc. into the frosting instead of milk.
Candies
-- mix colored sprinkles or finely crushed/chopped candies into the frosting. Top cake with more candies.
Using the
Butter Frosting
recipe:
Orange or Lemon
-- add 1 tsp grated orange peel or 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel. Use orange juice or lemon juice instead of milk.
Peanut Butter
-- use peanut butter (smooth or chunky) instead of butter. Add more milk if necessary.