So you’ve just whipped up a glorious batch of cupcakes or a stunning layer cake, but you overestimated how much buttercream frosting you needed. It happens to the best of us. Instead of tossing the leftover buttercream frosting, try these delicious ways to use and enjoy it!
Cake Pops
Cake pops are cute, tasty, and surprisingly easy to make. The secret ingredient? Buttercream frosting! All you need other than the frosting is crumbled cake.
Add the cake and frosting to a bowl, kneading the ingredients together until they reach a dough-like consistency. Then, roll the mixture into small balls, placing them on a baking sheet. Insert sticks into each ball. Next, chill the cake pops for a bit to firm up, dip each pop in melted chocolate, and voilà! You have adorable, decadent mini desserts ready for your next party or simply to indulge in while binge-watching your favorite series.
Dessert Charcuterie Board
If you’re having guests over, impress them with a trendy dessert charcuterie board that gives new life to your leftover frosting. Use a variety of cute and easy piping techniques to section off the platter with buttercream frosting. Then, fill in the gaps with dipping vessels of your choice. Here are some options to inspire you:
- Fruit
- Brownies
- Pastries
- Cookies
- Pretzels
- Graham crackers
Your board will look like it belongs in an Instagram feed and prevent that leftover frosting from going to waste.
Cookie Sandwiches
Who doesn’t love a good cookie sandwich? Start with your favorite cookie recipe (or store-bought cookies; we won’t tell!). Then, use the frosting as a luscious filling between two cookies. This soft, chewy treat is irresistible, and you can play with lots of different flavor combos. Try pairing chocolate cookies with vanilla buttercream or snickerdoodles with cinnamon frosting.
Pancake Topping
Breakfast should never be boring. The next time you start your day with pancakes, sweeten the deal by pairing them with leftover buttercream frosting. You can either spread the frosting on like butter or melt the frosting and then drizzle it on top.
Don’t forget your other toppings though! Fruit, chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and whatever else you like on your pancakes will all go well with the frosting.
Cocktail Rims
Lastly, why not get a little fancy with your sweet cocktails? Everyone loves a fancy rim on their drinks, and buttercream is the perfect medium to get something fun with each sip.
Soften your buttercream and place it in a bowl. Then, dip the rim of your glass in the bowl until it’s coated. Let the frosting set and then roll the glass rim through sprinkles, crushed cookies, or whatever else you fancy. The tasty embellishments will stick to the frosting and elevate each sip.
No Alcohol? No Problem
Don’t want to have a cocktail? Make mocktails or try this hack with chocolate milk instead!
These delicious ways to use leftover buttercream frosting not only prevent waste but also transform simple treats into extraordinary delights. So the next time you make too much frosting, you can be excited instead of disappointed. Which idea are you most excited to try?
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