frosting

Meanings

• noun

  A sweet topping made from sugar, water, and sometimes flavorings, used to coat the outside of cakes, pastries, or other desserts.

  - "The birthday cake was beautifully decorated with frosting."
  - "She spent hours making the intricate frosting design on the wedding cake."

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Synonyms

icing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frosting
toasting , coasting , boasting

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Variants

List of all variants of frosting that leads to same result
frosting , frostings , frost , frosted , frosts , icing , icings

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Etymology

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The word 'frosting' comes from the Old French word 'froust', meaning 'frost'. It was originally used to describe the icing made from sugar, water, and egg whites that was used to coat cakes and pastries to mimic the appearance of frost on the snow.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of frosting on a cake was in 17th century Europe.

2. The world's largest cake, weighing over 26,000 pounds, was covered in over 10,000 pounds of frosting.

3. Frosting was originally made with egg whites, sugar, and water. Modern frosting recipes often include butter or cream cheese for a richer texture.

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Related Concepts

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1. Icing: Frosting is a type of icing used to decorate cakes and pastries. Other types of icing include glaze, ganache, and buttercream.

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Culture

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Frosting has been a popular topping for cakes and pastries for centuries. In many cultures, it is used to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and holidays. Frosting has also been featured in literature, art, and music, with famous examples including Mary Ann Evans' 'Frost Fair' and the Beatles' song 'Frosting Walnut Wine'.

How to Memorize "frosting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cake covered in a thick layer of smooth, creamy frosting. Visualize the different colors and textures of the frosting as you spread it on the cake.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frosting' with the sweet taste and texture of icing on a cake. Think about the different flavors of frosting, such as chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Frosty Fingers' to remember the definition of frosting: 'F' for frosty, 'ro' for topping, 'sty' for sweet, and 'ing' for icing.

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