Frosting delivers empty calories and may upset digestion even in small portions. Chocolate and xylitol-containing frostings should be avoided completely. Pets most often encounter frosting on dessert plates, cupcake wrappers, and mixing bowls.
Frosting is a sweet cake topping made from powdered sugar and fat, usually butter, shortening, or cream cheese. Styles include buttercream, cream cheese frosting, whipped frosting, glaze, and ganache.
Used on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and dessert bars. Decorating frostings may include food coloring, fondant pieces, and candy toppings.
Sugar-free frosting may use xylitol. Chocolate frosting contains theobromine. Recipes and store-bought tubs may include vanilla, cocoa, food dyes, or flavor extracts.
