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Home » Recipes » Desserts » Frostings + Decorations

Homemade Frosting Recipes, Dessert Toppings & Decorations

All you need to finish the dressing on your dessert recipes. Whether you decide to top a brownie with Pecan Caramel Sauce or Ice Cream with Fresh Raspberry Sauce and a sprinkle of Fleur de Sel, you are making that simple dessert more sophisticated and elevating the flavor

Popular Frostings Recipes

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting

5 minutes mins
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Pecan Caramel Sauce

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Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

5 minutes mins

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