oldcrow
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Post by oldcrow on Apr 4, 2015 19:32:10 GMT
The terms are interchangeable here where I live. I know what they mean, but I don't think most people do. Same here. I really don't care which word you use to me it just means that there is sugary goodness slathered on whatever you are serving.
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Post by MichyM on Apr 4, 2015 19:48:28 GMT
Frosting (my favorite part).
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Post by anniefb on Apr 4, 2015 20:12:01 GMT
To me they're all icing.
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Post by bunnyhug on Apr 4, 2015 20:44:46 GMT
The old cookbooks and recipes I have from my grandma call 'it' icing, and that's what we've always called the thick, goopy layer of calories on top of a cake! Plus, you make it with 'icing sugar', not 'frosting sugar'. . . And cinnamon buns don't have any icing unless you get them from a store--homemade ones just are all gooey (my mil uses Nutriwhip in her secret goop-making, I just employ butter and sugar). If you mix a bit of icing sugar with water or milk, it's called a glaze, but it's a sad substitute for real icing . . .
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Post by anxiousmom on Apr 4, 2015 20:47:30 GMT
(going to make cupcakes this afternoon. Mini ones, better frosting/icing to cake ratio. )
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paget
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Post by paget on Apr 4, 2015 21:25:54 GMT
Always frosting.
In my mind frosting is "regular" and icing is a very thin drizzli-ly frosting that might be drizzled on a bunt cake or something. But even then I'd call it frosting.
pS - I know there are lots of mistakes but I am so over trying to fix them on my mini phone key board!
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Post by *sprout* on Apr 4, 2015 21:30:28 GMT
Frosting is thick and fluffy. It's used on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Icing is thin and sometimes hardens. It's used on cinnamon rolls and cookies, like royal icing.
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Post by chrissypie on Apr 4, 2015 21:42:19 GMT
Frosting...just out of habit. And I like recalling Matthew McCoughnehey saying "go frost yourself" in that movie. The word 'frosting' always makes me think of that movie! I always use the word 'icing', in Australia.
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Dani-Mani
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Post by Dani-Mani on Apr 4, 2015 21:43:02 GMT
Frosting.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2015 22:20:28 GMT
Icing over here.
The equivalent of your frosting we call butter icing over here. You mix and beat the butter with the icing powder ( icing sugar) until it's all light and fluffy.
Icing doesn't have to be runny, it depends how much water is used to the powder ratio but I agree it isn't as thick as royal icing or fondant icing. I've never known anyone to mix it with milk.
Then we have Royal Icing which is made with egg whites and icing sugar and a drop of glycerine. We normally ice Wedding cakes and Christmas Fruit cakes with royal icing. You can pipe with royal icing and it sets pretty hard.
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Post by denda on Apr 4, 2015 22:27:06 GMT
Icing always.
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Post by Karene on Apr 4, 2015 22:30:27 GMT
To me it is icing. It is made with icing sugar and butter. I don't like what they put on bought cakes. Way too sweet and no substance.
I get confused when buying a can of icing because it is called frosting on the can but some of them are the icing I like and I'm never sure if I am getting the right one.
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Post by scrapaddie on Apr 4, 2015 22:35:57 GMT
I tend to use the two words interchangeable. Usually frosting is more creamy, like buttercream, and icing is a simple icing sugar, bit of melted butter, milk/cream/hot water and is quite thin in relation to buttercream.
I ice the brownies, as it is a simple recipe. I frost a cake if it is whipped cream based, 7-minute cooked base or buttercream base.
Icing isn't complicated and not overly decorative. Frosting involves more time & ingredients, and deserves a pretty name. Love 7 minute frosting beaten over heat in a double boiler! Yumm
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2015 22:39:10 GMT
The terms are interchangeable to me, but I think people have made a compelling case about the difference. No matter what you call it, I could literally eat it out of the can with a spoon. And I have made myself sick doing so.
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Post by femalebusiness on Apr 4, 2015 23:24:02 GMT
Born and raised in So. Cal. and I say frosting. My mother is a hillbilly so I'm sure that colors my speech as I tend to say Missoura if I'm not paying attention.
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 4, 2015 23:31:58 GMT
In my world, icing is a thin layer that smooths out the cake and can be used alone or under frosting or fondant. Frosting is thicker than icing. This is my understanding too.
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Post by njinkerbelle on Apr 5, 2015 0:16:30 GMT
I really use both interchangeably. I guess it depends on my mood.
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Post by Zee on Apr 5, 2015 0:22:07 GMT
The old cookbooks and recipes I have from my grandma call 'it' icing, and that's what we've always called the thick, goopy layer of calories on top of a cake! Plus, you make it with 'icing sugar', not 'frosting sugar'. . . And cinnamon buns don't have any icing unless you get them from a store--homemade ones just are all gooey (my mil uses Nutriwhip in her secret goop-making, I just employ butter and sugar). If you mix a bit of icing sugar with water or milk, it's called a glaze, but it's a sad substitute for real icing . . . I've never heard of "icing sugar" but I guess you're referring to powdered (confectioners) sugar? And what on earth is Nutriwhip? A glaze to me is even thinner than icing, and it goes on donuts.
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Post by littlemama on Apr 5, 2015 1:02:40 GMT
They are different things in my world. Frosting is thicker and creamier and goes on a cake. Icing is thinner, like what goes on cinnamon rolls or certain citrus-y cakes.
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Post by myshelly on Apr 5, 2015 1:06:53 GMT
Frosting is thicker, maybe made with butter or crisco. Icing is thinner, made with a liquid like milk or water. Yep. This. They are 2 different things. Frosting is thick like buttercream frosting or cream cheese frosting. Icing is thin and it's what a bakery would use to make intricate designs on cookies.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2015 1:15:52 GMT
I use these interchangeably...I don't discriminate against sugar.
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Post by alexa11 on Apr 5, 2015 1:26:58 GMT
Both my grandmothers "iced" the cake and so does my mom. Me- I don't make them- I buy them already iced or frosted.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2015 1:34:34 GMT
The old cookbooks and recipes I have from my grandma call 'it' icing, and that's what we've always called the thick, goopy layer of calories on top of a cake! Plus, you make it with 'icing sugar', not 'frosting sugar'. . . And cinnamon buns don't have any icing unless you get them from a store--homemade ones just are all gooey (my mil uses Nutriwhip in her secret goop-making, I just employ butter and sugar). If you mix a bit of icing sugar with water or milk, it's called a glaze, but it's a sad substitute for real icing . . . I've never heard of "icing sugar" but I guess you're referring to powdered (confectioners) sugar? And what on earth is Nutriwhip? A glaze to me is even thinner than icing, and it goes on donuts. Our icing sugar isn't the same as confectioners sugar at all. The icing sugar we use is a powder but quite different to confectioners sugar over here. As a matter of interest what do you use to make frosting or a glaze then if it isn't icing sugar?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2015 1:43:51 GMT
I say "frosting" for the stuff I put on a cake, and "icing" for the stuff I may put on cinnamon rolls, etc. However, I use the phrase, "Well, that's just the icing on the cake!" So, I'm feeling a little conflicted right now.
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Post by Zee on Apr 5, 2015 2:33:04 GMT
I've never heard of "icing sugar" but I guess you're referring to powdered (confectioners) sugar? And what on earth is Nutriwhip? A glaze to me is even thinner than icing, and it goes on donuts. Our icing sugar isn't the same as confectioners sugar at all. The icing sugar we use is a powder but quite different to confectioners sugar over here. As a matter of interest what do you use to make frosting or a glaze then if it isn't icing sugar? Powdered sugar. It's also called confectioners sugar here, at least C&H brand is. I don't know what your confectioners sugar is if it's not powdered.
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Post by Nanner on Apr 5, 2015 3:29:52 GMT
Here in Canada, we seem to use the term "icing" more often ... Agreed. It's icing to me. I don't know of anyone who calls it frosting.
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Post by elaine on Apr 5, 2015 4:19:30 GMT
I agree they are different. Icing is made of a liquid (milk or water) and sugar. It is poured or drizzled on. The icing will spread itself to a large degree and drip down the side. Frosting is made of sugar and a fat (butter, crisco) it is thick and can't be drizzled. It has to be spread and will hold the shape it is applied in so it can be swirled, mounded or piped into stars and decorative elements. eta: I use the word that best fits the item. Cinnamon rolls are iced. Cupcakes are frosted. Cookies could have either one.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2015 9:42:46 GMT
Our icing sugar isn't the same as confectioners sugar at all. The icing sugar we use is a powder but quite different to confectioners sugar over here. As a matter of interest what do you use to make frosting or a glaze then if it isn't icing sugar? Powdered sugar. It's also called confectioners sugar here, at least C&H brand is. I don't know what your confectioners sugar is if it's not powdered. They're both powdered over here too but you can buy them both under the different names. I assumed because they packaged the confectioners sugar over here separate to the Icing sugar that they must be different. I've never bought the box that says confectioners sugar,I always buy the Icing Sugar so I might be wrong. It's just strange that they should sell the same product under a different name. I'll have to take a closer look next time I shop
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Post by camcas on Apr 5, 2015 10:07:16 GMT
I am Aussie and it is all icing...I always have thought frosting was anAmerican term
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 5, 2015 10:10:40 GMT
I was just watching a segment on the morning news and they had a cupcake shop owner on to demonstrate decorating cupcakes for Easter. Here in Canada, we seem to use the term "icing" more often ... I'm not sure why So what do you call it? Frosting or icing? Frosting. Yum!
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