Not sweet frosting recipes

Looking for a lightly sweetened frosting? This whipped frosting is like a stable whipped cream and pipes beautifully on cakes and cupcakes!

Whipped Buttercream Frosting-frosting without powdered sugar! This flour frosting (ermine) recipe makes light, not too sweet frosting!

This retro frosting makes for a lighter and less sweet substitute for buttercream frosting. It is super fluffy and pillowy, but still holds-

If you’re looking for a silky smooth buttercream frosting recipe that is not too sweet or grainy, then this recipe is it! I find traditional American style buttercreams way too sweet, so I came up with my own version that has far less icing sugar (in relation to the amount of butter) compared to more traditional recipes. Best part is, it’s still stable enough to use for layered cakes and is great for piping too!

Silky smooth, glossy and delicious - Russian buttercream is the easiest frosting to make but also has one of the best textures and flavors!

Using one bowl and five ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this deliciously easy almond buttercream frosting recipe in just 10 minutes.

This is the dreamiest and creamiest vanilla frosting you will ever come across with absolutely zero grittiness. It is silky smooth and not heavy nor dense. Whipped White Chocolate Ganache Frosting is made with just 3 ingredients and easy to prepare. Say goodbye to super sweet buttercream and say hello to this incredible whipped ganache!

Recipe video above. This is actually an old fashioned frosting called Ermine Frosting that was traditionally used for Red Velvet Cake. Though not widely known, many consider it far superior to buttercream because its 100% silky smooth, far less sweet and much fluffier - which means you can pipe sky high mounds onto cupcakes and it won't be sickly sweet. The texture is like whipped cream but slightly more dense. But while whipped cream deflates within hours, this frosting will hold its shape…

This twist on American buttercream frosting stands up to a warm day, is perfect for piping and it's not too overly sweet. It the perfect buttercream for summer!

Discover our easy, 5-minute whipped cream cheese frosting - light, tangy, and fluffy, it's perfect for cakes and cupcakes. Ideal for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, or any birthday cake. Made with cream cheese and whipped cream, this butter-free, stabilized frosting is excellent for piping. Create elegant, delicious toppings with ease, and elevate your desserts from good to unforgettable. A must-try for any baking enthusiast looking for a pipeable, creamy finish.