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Home » Lifestyle » The Easiest Way To Frost Baked Treats

The Easiest Way To Frost Baked Treats

By: Liz  /  Published: September 25, 2017  /  Updated: September 25, 2017  /   Leave a comment

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury™. The opinions and text are all mine.

You guys, I’ve discovered the easiest way to frost baked treats!

I’ve never been skilled at frosting cupcakes. Or cookies. Or cakes. Or anything.

I blame it on my mom. I try to blame as much on her as I can because it makes her laugh. You see, she remembers trying to teach me how to use a pastry bag to frost stuff. In theory, it sounds easy, but the reality is that the frosting ended up seeping out both sides of the bag until I was laced with frosting from fingers to forearms.

Nowadays I can get the frosting on top, but it’s akin to the slathering technique of a bricklayer mortaring bricks minus the finesse. So, I need as much help as possible when it comes to frosting, and I definitely am ready to up the fun factor because being covered in frosting is more fun for children than it is for adults.

If you’ve ever struggled with how to frost a cake, cupcakes or cookies, this is for you. Voila! The easiest way to frost is with the NEW Pillsbury™ Filled Pastry Bag – no muss, no fuss, just fun!

How to Frost Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies the Easy Way

How to Frost Cakes, Cupcakes & Cookies the Easy Way

Let’s say you happen to have a freshly baked batch of carrot cake cupcakes.

Like these guys.

They need some pizzazz, wouldn’t you say?

Go to Food Lion and get the pizzazz.

cupcakes

In the land of carrot cake, pizzazz equals frosting and the best frosting is Pillsbury Creamy Supreme which just so happens to be available now in pre-filled Pastry Bags which you can find in the baking aisle at Food Lion.

It’s available in three delicious flavors: vanilla chocolate fudge, and cream cheese.

Helloooooo, cream cheese. Carrot cake and cream cheese frosting are dreamy together.

Get your NEW Pillsbury Filled Pastry Bag ready, and let’s create some frosting fun for the whole family!

pastry bag

How-to use:
1. Push the frosting toward the star tip and twist the top of the Pastry Bag.
2. Tear away the plastic cover from the star tip at the perforation.
3. Squeeze from the top of the pastry bag to start frosting your baked treats!

decorating with pillsbury filled pastry bags

The built-in star tip makes it super easy to decorate in 3 fun designs: stars, rosettes and waves. It’s so much fun!

piping frosting

The Pastry Bag is nice and thick, and the star tip stays securely in place so you don’t have to worry about the frosting squeezing out of places where it’s not supposed to be squeezing.  You can also rest assured there’s enough frosting in one Pastry Bag to decorate two dozen cupcakes or cookies or a regular-sized cake.

When not decorating, lay the pastry bag down on your work surface. This will help prevent the frosting from warming up too much as you work with it.

decorated cupcake

Another perk to the Pillsbury Pastry Bag is that the frosting comes pre-filled, so you’re not dealing with all those annoying air bubbles that build up when you have to fill a Pastry Bag yourself. The frosting flows out smoothly and is perfectly nice and creamy, but sets up quickly too.

And the design possibilities are endless. Besides who’s judging? No one! They’re all too busy clamoring for a turn with the Pastry Bag. Hint: Buy more than one so everyone can decorate at the same time.

frosted cupcakes

The Pastry Bag is a game changer when it comes to making your baked treats even more special and delicious. Just imagine how much easier your fall and holiday baking will be this year. Try it!

Save $1 on any Pillsbury Filled Pastry Bag with this digital coupon.

 

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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Sandra L Garth says

    October 4, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    I’ve heard so much about these bags and I think I’m going to try them.

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  2. Alissa Apel says

    September 28, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    That does look handy! We don’t have a Food Lion here :(, but I’ll have to look for this somewhere else. I do a lot of decorating around November. I find if I freeze cake or cookies the frosting goes on easier.

    Reply
  3. Paula Bendfeldt says

    September 27, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    I always struggle with putting frosting in a piping bag and make a huge mess. The Pillsbury Pastry Bags are such great option. Love this tutorial and all of the different ways in which you can use the pastry bags to frost. #client

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  4. Anosa says

    September 27, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    I never learnt the art of frosting and not due to my mother not teaching me but I had no interest then and now I struggle big time. This bag is definitely a game changer

    Reply
  5. keikilani says

    September 27, 2017 at 11:20 am

    I need to get a bunch of these to have on hand! I have yet to master the art of frosting. This would totally help.

    Reply
  6. Denise C. says

    September 27, 2017 at 11:00 am

    My frosting attempts have always resulted in a big mess, so I’ve considered giving up trying. This might be the solution for me.

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  7. Emily says

    September 27, 2017 at 10:12 am

    Regular pastry bags are confusing for the average baker… which tip to use, coupler, how to put it on?! These look really simple!

    Reply
  8. Brianne says

    September 27, 2017 at 9:13 am

    Those cupcakes came out amazing! I am so trying that out!

    Reply
  9. Sarah Bailey says

    September 27, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Hands up I am an OK baker (I can’t cook) but when it comes to topping anything it all goes wrong. I’ll have to try and follow these tips.

    Reply
  10. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

    September 27, 2017 at 4:40 am

    That’s the perfect solution! No need to make the frosting yourself! It’s really time saving as well. Thanks for introducing me to this!

    Reply
  11. Carol Cassara says

    September 27, 2017 at 4:38 am

    You can do everything easier these days! I love that it’s already filled with frosting and all you need to do is pipe the cupcakes! So easy!

    Reply
  12. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    September 27, 2017 at 1:50 am

    Thanks for letting me know about this. Now I can make nice looking frosted cupcakes! The frosting on my cupcakes always look like lava flow. LOL. I will get some and practice on some cookies. 🙂

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  13. Angela Milnes says

    September 27, 2017 at 1:27 am

    Wow amazing advice! I actually feel like a pro now. Your guide was so easy!

    Reply
  14. Wendy Polisi says

    September 27, 2017 at 1:11 am

    Yep, sounds like I need to try it! I always struggle with frosting and have to laugh at the mess I make.

    Reply
  15. Hali @daytodayMOMents says

    September 26, 2017 at 11:20 pm

    We bake everything from scratch, will check out these bags. Looks great!

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  16. Travel Blogger says

    September 26, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    I have got to try the Pillsbury Pastry Bag! I can’t frost anything, and I have always wanted to do fun, pretty designs. This would be so perfect for me.

    Reply
  17. Amanda says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    I am not much of a baker because I typically get the measurements wrong no matter how hard I focus on the directions! I also struggle with frosting so this post is the perfect resource for me. Thanks!

    Reply
  18. krystal says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    I admit that I am NOT great at frosting cupcakes. You make it look easy. I need to check out that product!

    Reply
  19. Tami says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    You make it look so easy. I haven’t tried it this way. Maybe, just maybe, my frosting won’t flop this way.

    Reply
  20. Kathy says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    I love that they have these now. This is going to make frosting even easier. I’ll be checking for these the next time I go shopping.

    Reply
  21. Sarah Honey says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:04 pm

    Wow! These make life so much easier. I usually fill my own bags. It can get so messy. Have to check these out.

    Reply
  22. Jennifer Leal says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    I took cake decorating classes years ago, and now you’ve made want to get to it again – thanks for sharing your ‘tips’ (get it?!)

    Reply
  23. Sinisa says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    This totally makes decorating easier. I will definitely get this

    Reply
  24. Lisa Bristol says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    I love to bake but I am terrible at frosting them. These look so good. I am excited to give this a try.

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  25. AnnMarie John says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:35 pm

    That’s really awesome! My piping skills aren’t that great but they’ll do. And I could sure use a little help. I think this is the perfect solution for frosting those cupcakes!

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  26. Julee Morrison says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    and just like that…kapow! mind blown! How have I not heard of these?! Oh. My. Gosh! Food Lion, here I come.

    Reply
  27. Heather Johnson says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    I usually use a butter knife. I really ought to use a bag, which looks so much simplier and so much prettier!

    Reply
  28. Erica Schwarz says

    September 26, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    I have been seeing ads for these pre-filled frosting bags and they look SO much easier to use. Definitely the cupcakes look so much prettier too.

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    • Pam says

      September 26, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      I agree. They seem way easier than having to fill your own pastry bag.

      Reply
  29. Dawn Nieves says

    September 26, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    This is SO conventient! I need to pick some of this up asap!!! Especially since I have a bunch of cupcakes to make this weekend.

    Reply
  30. Pam says

    September 26, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is so convenient. I really hate filling pastry bags with frosting. It’s so messy.

    Reply
  31. Jonna says

    September 26, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    I love the tips and cute ideas! It makes a simple dessert look so much more fancy for my kiddos!

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  32. Maureen says

    September 26, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    I have the most difficult time frosting baked treats, seriously! This tutorial is a life saver, going to give your tips a try next time I need to frost something!

    Reply
  33. Heather says

    September 26, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    It’s about time they did this! We don’t all want to buy and store tips for icing. So smart!

    Reply
  34. Tomi C says

    September 26, 2017 at 2:52 pm

    Thanks for the tips. I totally suck at frosting baked goods. I guess that’s why I typically opt for icing as no one minds the irregularity of icing. I will put these tips to use next time I bake. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. Lisa says

    September 26, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    It already comes in a bag? Why has no one ever thought of this before. I love it.

    Reply
  36. Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says

    September 26, 2017 at 2:00 pm

    OH I LOVE FROSTING! These are really amazing tips to get the frosting on your treats, just right!

    Reply
  37. Gingermommy says

    September 26, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    These are great tips for frosting cakes and cupcakes and cookies! These is nothing better than a delicious frosting on top of our fave treats! Yum.

    Reply
  38. Melissa Chapman says

    September 26, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    Those frosting bags make it a cinch to make beautiful cakes and baked goods. I hate making my own frosting bag and it always turns into a big mess. Will look for this in the market.

    Reply
  39. Jeni Hawkins says

    September 26, 2017 at 11:35 am

    Ohhhh, yes! Totally running out to get these for holiday baking! I love your suggestions – frosting doesn’t have to be as hard as we make it, for sure!

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  40. Terri Beavers says

    September 26, 2017 at 11:32 am

    Thanks for the coupons, I just clicked on it to snag it. I’d love to learn to frost cupcakes this winter when I do most of my baking.

    Reply
  41. Connie says

    September 26, 2017 at 11:28 am

    All I can say is it’s about time. I absolutely love this.

    Reply
  42. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    September 26, 2017 at 10:45 am

    I always struggle with making my frosting look professional and not taking too long. This sounds like a wonderful solution. I need to look for this product at the store.

    Reply
  43. Kami says

    September 26, 2017 at 10:05 am

    Mine NEVER look this good. LOL I need to try this out!! They look great!!

    Reply
  44. Jeanette says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:55 am

    Oh my gosh this is so cool. Are used to have a cake decorating kit and I hardly ever use that so I gave it away. Of course once I did that I realized I needed it. This will definitely help so I don’t need to go out and buy anything new again.

    Reply
  45. Neely Moldovan says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:51 am

    Love this! Once I learned how to use one it seriously changed my life and made my cupcakes look So much better!

    Reply
  46. candy says

    September 26, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Guess I am going to have to up my cupcake decorating game and go get me some new bags and tips.

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  47. Bill Sweeney says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:45 am

    So that’s how you do it. I tried doing fancy frosting once. Once. Long story short, I decided to stick to uncreative spatula frosting. LOL

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  48. Colleen Lanin says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:38 am

    Yay! Now I can finally make my cookies and cupcakes look high class. I can’t wait to try this. Thanks!

    Reply
  49. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:34 am

    Thanks so much for sharing this! I always have a hard time frosting cupcakes, cakes, and the like. It just never turns out right.

    Reply
  50. Amber Myers says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:24 am

    How cool! I am all about finding easy ways to do things, so will be trying this soon! I like how they are pre filled too. I always struggle with filling bags with frosting. It tends to get everywhere.

    Reply
  51. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

    September 26, 2017 at 8:23 am

    I can’t decorate cupcakes either. This product is such a great idea, no more having to worry about having decorating tips or where they are!

    Reply
  52. Robin rue says

    September 26, 2017 at 7:43 am

    I stink at frosting cupcakes. It always comes out like a big old mess. I am going to try this next time.

    Reply
  53. Randi says

    September 26, 2017 at 7:21 am

    I love how easy and mess-free those bags are! They’d be perfect for my kids. I’ll be adding those to our list when we decorate cookies this Christmas.

    Reply
  54. Saidah Washington says

    September 26, 2017 at 6:53 am

    I have yet to Frost well with a piping bag. I think I make opening too wide. I’ll have to give these bags a try

    Reply

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