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A cake decorated to look like a green monster with black eyes and fangs sprinkles scattered around it.
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5 from 2 votes

Monster Cupcake Frosting

Make these adorable monster cupcakes when you need a ghoulish dessert. Monster Decorated Cupcakes are the perfect Halloween party treat.
Prep Time 15 mins
Author Julie Menghini

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 lb powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Cream butter until it is light and smooth.
  • Add in all of the powdered sugar and mix on low.
  • Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream about 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Mix on high to beat air into the buttercream making it fluffy
  • If you're making more than one color, separate enough frosting into separate containers. Add the colors to the frosting and beat until combined. Frosting should be smooth and fluffly.
  • Cover any frosting left in the container with a damp paper towel until you're ready to use it. That will keep it from developing a crust.

Notes

Frosting Consistency
You want your frosting in a piping consistency. If it's too loose add more powdered sugar. If it's too thick to squeeze through a piping bag, drizzle in additional cream 1 teaspoon at a time.
Keep frosting cool. You can put the bag or bowl into the refrigerator if it gets too warm to pipe. Keep it covered in the bowl with a damp paper towel or a lid to keep it from drying out.
  This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.  
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