How to Use frosting in a Sentence

frosting

noun
Definition of frostingnext
Synonyms for frostingnext
  • We put frosting on the cupcakes.
  • Get ready to put your frosting skills to the test in the next step.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023
  • And the frosting is this pompadour of vanilla and milk.
    — New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The last was a spice cake topped with maple cream cheese frosting served with a side of ice cream.
    — Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2023
  • And this year, finally, the frosting on the cake is four-wheel disc brakes.
    — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The shape and frosting can be compromised in the freezer.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The meringue powder in this recipe will help the frosting to set up, so don't try the recipe without it.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
  • There was a smear of frosting left on the glass protecting the painting.
    — Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2022
  • Once the cake has cooled, frost the top with the cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with the roasted walnuts.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Press pretzel sticks into the frosting around the outside of the cake to create a fence.
    — Beth Branch, Country Living, 27 July 2023
  • The largest of all the decorative desserts, it was adorned with black and white frosting.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Plus, the bundt cake is topped with cream cheese frosting and Reese’s peanut butter sauce.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • In place of frosting and sugar, ET had a birthday cake made of ice and fish.
    — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2023
  • The end result is a fudgy treat that is great for potluck or picnics where a messy frosting could get in the way.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Place one cake layer on a cake stand or plate and top with frosting (about 3/4 cup).
    — Beth Branch, Country Living, 9 May 2023
  • Some of my cake sections had cracked and busted and the frosting looked a little lumpy.
    — Danielle Soviero, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2022
  • Rich chocolate sauce and sweet cream frosting glaze are added on top.
    — Grace Cady, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2023
  • Add the frosting and process for 30 seconds or until the mixture forms a ball.
    — Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022
  • Frost cake: Let the cake cool, and cover with your preferred frosting.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
  • That's right, those fluffy, sweet buns topped with frosting are served alongside bowls of chili.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
  • This is most important when a meringue is the star of a dish, such as in cookies or frosting.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2022
  • For dessert, guests enjoyed slices of the couple's five-tier lemon cake topped with cream cheese frosting.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting are a match made in heaven.
    — Rachel Baron, Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023
  • The yellow lemon cupcakes are cut in half and layered in 4-ounce jars with swirls of pink frosting.
    — Sarah Gish, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Place fresh fruit on top of the frosting for an easy—and colorful—topping.
    — Woman's Day, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Both flavors were very moist with a rich flavor and creamy frosting.
    — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2023
  • It’s then topped with Cinnabon’s famous cream cheese frosting.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Cover a 6-inch square at the bottom of the cone with buttercream frosting.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • This dense, moist cake is packed with intense maple flavor and the heady crunch of walnuts, in both the batter and the rich, creamy frosting.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
  • That's all, really, there is left to put on Jimmie's cake — the frosting.
    — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, The Indianapolis Star, 19 May 2022

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'frosting.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: