Basic Curd Frosting Methods

Curd with Passion Fruit Frosting Recipe
100 grams of curd
¾ cup of sifted confectioner’s sugar
1 or 2 tablespoons of passion fruit pulp

Curd with Honey Frosting Recipe
100 grams of curd
¾ cup of sifted confectioner’s sugar
1 or 2 teaspoons of heated honey
2 teaspoons of milk

Curd and Citrus Topping Frosting Recipe
100 grams of curd
¾ cup of sifted confectioner’s sugar
1 or 2 teaspoons of finely grated lemon peel or orange, lime, mandarin etc, you choice
2 teaspoons of milk

Chocolate Frosting Recipe
60 grams of butter
100 grams of dark chocolate in pieces
1 tablespoon of liquid cream

Mix the butter, the chocolate and the liquid cream in a small heat resistant bowl. Submerge it in a casserole that has boiling water (double boil) and stir until the butter has melted and you obtain a homogenous mixture. Allow it to cool a little until it thickens a little. Use a wide butter knife to spread over the cake.

Ginger Frosting Recipe
60 grams of butter
1 tablespoon of sugarcane syrup
1 tablespoon of sugar coated ginger, finely chopped
1/3 cup of brown sugar
2 tablespoons of milk
1 and ½ cups of sifted confectioner’s sugar

Mix the butter, the sugarcane syrup, the ginger and the sugar in a casserole. Stir over low heat until the ingredients dissolve and the mixture becomes homogenous. Add in 1 tablespoon of milk and enough confectioners’ sugar and beat it with a wooden spoon until the topping is thick and can be easily spread. To obtain the desired consistency, add in more milk.

Chocolate and Sour Cream Frosting Recipe
200 grams of milk chocolate, chopped in pieces
1/3 cup of sour cream

Mix the chocolate and the sour cream in a small casserole. Beat over low heat until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is homogenous. Take it off the heat and let it cool a little. Then spread it over the cake.