Getting ready for Easter: 5 icing options for Easter cake

 Easter cake is one of the most beloved Easter treats, and no cake is complete without a delicious glaze. In the article we will share recipes that are sure to please your taste buds.

1. Cream cheese frosting

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 200 g cream cheese, softened;
• 4 cups of powdered sugar;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Cooking

1. In a large bowl, mix butter and cheese until smooth.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
3. Stir in vanilla extract. Spread the mixture on the Easter cake.

2. lemon glaze

Ingredients

• 2 cups powdered sugar ;
• 2 tbsp. l. freshly squeezed lemon juice;
• 1 st. l. lemon peel;
• 1-2 tbsp. l. milk.

Cooking

1. In a bowl, mix the icing sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.
2. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches the desired consistency.
3. Use immediately so that the icing dries on the cake.

3. marshmallow icing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 150 g marshmallow marshmallows;
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract;
• 1/8 tsp salt;
• 2 cups powdered sugar.

Cooking

1. In a large bowl, beat butter and marshmallows until smooth.
2. Add vanilla extract and salt. Beat again.  
3. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
4. Coat the prepared cake with the resulting mixture. 

4. Chocolate glaze

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder;
• 3 cups of powdered sugar;
• 1/2 cup whole milk;
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Cooking

1. In a bowl, beat the softened butter with a mixer until it is smooth.
2. Sift in the cocoa powder and icing sugar, continue beating the mixture until it is thick and creamy.
3. Gradually add whole milk to the mixture while continuing to stir.
4. Mix with vanilla extract.
5. Continue mixing the frosting until it is light and fluffy. 
6. If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk, and if it's too thin, add more powdered sugar until you get the desired consistency.
7. Use a spatula to spread the icing on the cooled Easter cake , starting from the center and working towards the edges. 
8. Decorate the cake with Easter sprinkles or chocolate chips

5. Creamy glaze

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups of powdered sugar;
• 1/4 cup heavy cream;
• 1 tsp vanilla extract;
• 1/4 tsp salt;
• food coloring - optional.

Cooking

1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with a mixer until creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar one glass at a time, mixing well.
3. Pour in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. If you want to add food coloring, strip the icing, mix with a few drops of food coloring until you get the desired shade.
5. Use a spatula to spread frosting over the chilled cake. 
6. Add additional decorations: sprinkles, coconut flakes or chocolate chips.