Homemade frosting is one of the most delicious things. While I will use purchased frosting in a pinch, I much prefer to make my own. When I came across this cookbook by the winner of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars I was excited to try out her creations.
From Classics like Cream Cheese Frosting to the wild and wacky Cinnamon Whisky Buttercream there is something for everyone and everything! The photos are scrumptious and the unique blends of flavours are unlike any other cookbook I have come across.
I was eager to try out her frostings. I made the Vanilla Buttercream to top Pumpkin Chai Cupcakes. The recipe was easy to follow, simple and came out perfectly!
I would highly recommend this cookbook for anyone who loves to bake and is always looking for ways to add a creative touch to their recipes.
From the Publisher:
From the winner of The Food Network’s Cupcake Wars comes a one-of-a-kind cookbook that celebrates the best part of any dessert with 75 irresistible frosting recipes. The Dollop Book of Frosting: Sweet and Savory Icings, Spreads, Meringues, and Ganaches for Dessert and Beyond by Heather “Cupcake” Saffer.
After her appearance on Cupcake Wars, thousands traveled far and wide for a bite of Heather “Cupcake” Saffer’s delicious desserts, but it wasn’t just the warm cake they were clamoring for—they couldn’t get enough of the gourmet frostings that adorned the irresistible treats.
Heather shares her most decadent frosting recipes, with unique combinations and uses, such as adding Maple Bacon Buttercream to fluffy pancakes or Sea Salt Lime Frosting to tangy margaritas, to bring you flavorful frosting concoctions that truly “take the cake.”
Heather “Cupcake” Saffer (Rochester, New York) is the founder of Dollop Gourmet Frosting, the nation’s first gourmet frosting line. In 2012, she represented her cupcake bar in an episode of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. After some time running her store, she found herself more interested in creating toppings than baking cakes and decided to Break Away from the Cake™ with her very own gourmet frosting line. Follow Heather on twitter and Pinterest.
Disclosure: This product was provided to me free of charge for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
I love Cupcake Wars!! And I also prefer to make my own frosting.. I very rarely ever buy store-bought anymore. The Cinnamon Whiskey frosting sounds intriguing! :)
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Sounds like a great cookbook! I need something that specializes in frosting and icing recipes.
valmg @ From Val’s Kitchen recently posted..Makeover The Lunchbox With Yoplait Go-Gurt
I think home made frosting is the best and I bet this is a book that I’d love to own. Thanks for sharing.
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oh yummy, I could get in trouble with a book like that! Sounds like delicious recipes!
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The name of this cookbook just sounds delicious!
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Homemade frosting is so much better than anything you can buy. Those pumpkins look delicious!
I think I’d absolutely love to try a bunch of different toppings like this!
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Okay this gal sounds like just the cutest thing ever… DOLLOP?! How cute :) I’d love to know more About making fun frostings, as I Admit the cake baking part is not the most fun!
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What a fun book, I never would have thought to make a book dedicated to frosting!
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oh, you had me at ganache.. it’s my latest obsession. i was up for an hour thinking about ganache for thanksgiving LOL
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I love the title! And how smart. To have a cookbook with only frosting recipes.
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This sounds really cool. I was just looking for a good frosting idea for gingerbread houses.
This book looks awesome! I love homemade frosting! I think I’m going to get this book for my BFF who loves to bake,
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YUM! I would love this book! Frosting is the best when it’s homemade!!
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I almost always make my own frosting. I would love to find more recipes. Looks like a great book!
I love homemade frosting! I’m going to have to check out getting this book for my two tweens who love to cook from scratch with me.
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