Canned frosting

Ready-to-spread frosting in a can. Works right out of the tub but has a slightly airy, oily texture. Improve it: microwave 15 seconds and stir until spreadable, or beat in extra powdered sugar to stiffen it enough to pipe.

Canned frosting

Used for

  • layer cakes
  • cupcakes
  • cookies
  • dump cakes

In the kitchen

  • microwave briefly to soften
  • beat in powdered sugar for piping

Picking it at the store

  • Betty Crocker and Duncan Hines are the standard; one can covers a 9×13 or a modest two-layer cake
  • Store leftover frosting sealed in the fridge up to 2 weeks

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