An ideal frosting is thick and sturdy, making it perfect for fusing layers of cake together ... Similar to powdered sugar, you can add more cocoa powder if you're making a chocolate frosting.

She’s even found the perfect way to concoct a slap up chocolate cake at home without using processed sugar and gluten ... chocolatey icing: an avocado. Yes, avocado can be used in desserts.

This sugar-free carrot cake is a lower-sugar version of the classic - the orange cream cheese frosting is sure to be a hit.

The simplest frosting of all, glacé icing, is just powdered sugar and water. We like to drizzle this thin, glossy glaze over homemade scones or coffee cake ... and chocolate frosting for ...