Not too sweet frosting

Creamy, silky Italian buttercream is perfect for decorating cakes and so delicious! It's easier to make than you think and might become your go to frosting!

This twist on American buttercream frosting stands up to a warm day, is perfect for piping and it's not too overly sweet. It the perfect buttercream for summer!

If you’re looking for a silky smooth buttercream frosting recipe that is not too sweet or grainy, then this recipe is it! I find traditional American style buttercreams way too sweet, so I came up with my own version that has far less icing sugar (in relation to the amount of butter) compared to more traditional recipes. Best part is, it’s still stable enough to use for layered cakes and is great for piping too!

Looking for a lightly sweetened frosting? This whipped frosting is like a stable whipped cream and pipes beautifully on cakes and cupcakes!

Ermine frosting made from boiled milk, flour, sugar and vanilla is light, fluffy and very much like whipped cream in texture. Ermine frosting is a traditional frosting that is typically paired with red velvet cake and is not very sweet which makes it very popular

This Whipped Cream frosting is perfect and here’s why. It’s not too sweet. It keeps it’s shape. There’s only 4 ingredients. It doesn’t melt at room temp and it doesn’t separate in the refrigerator. Best of all, my kids love it and I don’t feel too bad about letting them eat it. Don’t you hate […]

Recipe video above. This is actually an old fashioned frosting called Ermine Frosting that was traditionally used for Red Velvet Cake. Though not widely known, many consider it far superior to buttercream because its 100% silky smooth, far less sweet and much fluffier - which means you can pipe sky high mounds onto cupcakes and it won't be sickly sweet. The texture is like whipped cream but slightly more dense. But while whipped cream deflates within hours, this frosting will hold its shape…

Whip up the best chocolate frosting in just 5 minutes! This frosting recipe is easy and quick to make with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, cocoa powder and whipping cream. It has the perfect texture - light, soft, fluffy and not too sweet. Use this homemade whipped chocolate frosting for all your favorite sweet treats and desserts, from brownies and cakes to cupcakes and cookies. Find the recipe + frosting video on my blog. Also includes tips to make the perfect frosting every time!

Heritage Frosting! This creamy, not-too-sweet frosting starts with a cooked flour and milk mixture! Such a great alternative to traditional buttercream!

If you find your frosting too sweet, don't lose hope. I have our best tips and tricks to help lessen the sweetness of buttercream frosting. American buttercream is often the go-to frosting for many, known for its simplicity, and forgiving nature. However, its sugariness can sometimes be overpowering for some detracting from the overall enjoyment of the dessert.