How to Make Store Bought Frosting Better and Go Further
Store bought cake mixes and tubs of frosting are so affordable that I often use them versus trying to bake totally from scratch. I know, I know… homemade is always better, but I am all about making life as easy as possible and this is the best way to save on time when baking in a hurry. You can alter just about any of them to your liking so why not? I won’t tell if you won’t!
I thought there just may be one or two of you out there who might be as disorganized and short on time (most of the time) as me and could benefit from this tip.
To make your canned frosting go farther, place it in a large bowl and whip it with a mixer. In just a few short minutes your frosting with almost double in volume! Genius huh? As an added bonus you eat less calories in a serving. Score! You can always add any kind of ingredients to change up the taste as well. My favorite way to add a little bit of pizazz is to add an 8-ounce package of cream cheese into a 16-ounce can of storebought vanilla frosting. It enhances the flavor, reduces the sweetness and increases the amount of frosting. Perfect for carrot cakes, red velvet cakes, spice cakes etc.
Here is my favorite Cupcake and Frosting Recipe!
Rachel @ Architecture of a Mom says
January 20, 2014 at 1:04 pmGenius!! My husband’s fave kind of frosting is straight from a can. I’m going to have to try this. I assume it makes it easier to spread, too? I’m stopping by from our new SITS tribe! Have a great day!
KC @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family says
January 20, 2014 at 7:47 pmGreat idea! I love that it reduces calories and stretches the can of frosting as well.
Stopping by to say “Hi” to my new SITS Tribe mate! Glad to meet you and see your blog.
KC
Nicole says
December 5, 2014 at 1:53 amUse a few tsp of milk and whip it or just stir in can its awesome!!
Shelly says
February 2, 2015 at 9:58 pmHi! I found this through pintrest just in time my vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting I made for the superbowl yesterday. I was in a hurry and used a box cake and canned frosting and with the genius idea to whip the frosting made the cupcakes disappear and had a request for more. I added about a tbsp or so of powdered sugar and it was yummy. Thanks so much!
Missi says
February 2, 2015 at 11:28 pmYay!! I’m so glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know!
Martha says
December 16, 2016 at 4:42 pmIs it going to harden up by any chance? Need it like for a spread? Help Ideas for crackers??
Missi says
December 22, 2016 at 12:09 pmIt will harden eventually. If you want it like a spread, maybe try cream cheese! 🙂 Let me know!
Susan says
September 9, 2017 at 12:35 pmCan u pipe it onto cupcakes after it’s whipped ? Or just straight from the can ?
Missi says
September 12, 2017 at 4:26 pmYOU CAN! 🙂
Jennifer says
September 22, 2017 at 11:24 pmPerfect I have a little girl who wants an alligator pull apart cupcake cake for her birthday and this just made it much easier!
Tricia says
May 24, 2018 at 6:21 amIf you use cream cheese, do you have to refrigerate the cupcakes? Sorry to ask
Missi says
May 24, 2018 at 9:43 amDon’t be sorry 🙂 Yes, they should but they can sit out for a while so they can be served at room temp.
Katrina says
June 1, 2018 at 7:34 pmDoes this work for whipped icing or the other kind, sorry I’m in a crunch.
LORRAINE CIRELLI says
March 28, 2019 at 3:09 amCan I use canned vanilla frosting to crumb coat my cupcakes before piping flowers on them with my stiff buttercream homemade icing ?
Missi says
May 16, 2019 at 9:23 amYes!
Isa says
August 9, 2019 at 11:54 amCan I add sour cream ?
Missi says
August 15, 2019 at 9:01 pmI have yet to try it, but I don’t see why not. I would start with a tablespoon and go from there