Heat resistant icing?

[Kay Nein]

Happy Saturday Frinnds

I am making chocolate cupcakes for a dog event tomorrow. They will be outdoors during the event, though under shade. My usual vanilla icing is butter based and will not tolerate the heat we will have tomorrow. I really don't want to put store bought icing on my homemade cupcakes, so I'm hoping someone has a suggestion.
Thank you!!

 

[JBloggs]

Then they are called "Muffins"

 

[Breakfast Diva]

I haven't tried this...saw it on pinterest...bake a large marshmellow on top of the muffin. It's supposed to melt and cover the top like frosting. It firms back up and is sweet, so no need for icing.

 

[Proud Texan]

Silicone Chaulk. It will hold up to the heat and it's waterproof!

 

[gillumhouse]

GLOSSY CHOCOLATE ICING
Mix thoroughly in a 1 qt saucepan:
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
Stir in:
1/2 cup BOILING water
1 Square chocolate cut in pieces (I use choc o bake)
1/4 teaspoon salt (I omit)
cook over medium heat until mixture thickens stir frequently (I stir continually)
Add:
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
Spread while hot
You can double or triple this - I do because it is only enough to frost the tops of 2 layers and not that thick a coat of icing. I like ICING and on the sides. It is basically a pudding icing.

 

[EmptyNest]

a simple icing
a bit of milk, touch of vanilla, melted butter and powdered sugar.

 

[Kay Nein]

a simple icing
a bit of milk, touch of vanilla, melted butter and powdered sugar..

That's what my usual icing consists of. The butter doesn't hold up well, so that's why I wanted an alternative. But, then again, most icings are butter based.

 

[Kay Nein]

Silicone Chaulk. It will hold up to the heat and it's waterproof!

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Thanks, PT! I can always count on you for solid advice

 

[Kay Nein]

I haven't tried this...saw it on pinterest...bake a large marshmellow on top of the muffin. It's supposed to melt and cover the top like frosting. It firms back up and is sweet, so no need for icing..

I Love that idea! Wish I had seen this sooner. I've been running around all day & not a marshmallow to be found in the house

 

[gillumhouse]

a simple icing
a bit of milk, touch of vanilla, melted butter and powdered sugar..

That's what my usual icing consists of. The butter doesn't hold up well, so that's why I wanted an alternative. But, then again, most icings are butter based.
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In the recipe I posted for you, the butter is for gloss. This icing will not melt. After a day or two it will dry out and crack - if it lasts that long.

 

[Kay Nein]

a simple icing
a bit of milk, touch of vanilla, melted butter and powdered sugar..

That's what my usual icing consists of. The butter doesn't hold up well, so that's why I wanted an alternative. But, then again, most icings are butter based.
.

In the recipe I posted for you, the butter is for gloss. This icing will not melt. After a day or two it will dry out and crack - if it lasts that long.
.

Ok, I gotcha. I've seen that one before - lotsa powdered sugar & a little bit of the others. Thanks!

 

[gillumhouse]

a simple icing
a bit of milk, touch of vanilla, melted butter and powdered sugar..

That's what my usual icing consists of. The butter doesn't hold up well, so that's why I wanted an alternative. But, then again, most icings are butter based.
.

In the recipe I posted for you, the butter is for gloss. This icing will not melt. After a day or two it will dry out and crack - if it lasts that long.
.

Ok, I gotcha. I've seen that one before - lotsa powdered sugar & a little bit of the others. Thanks!
.

My recipe had NO powdered sugar. Mine is the cornstarch with butter for "glossy".

 

[EmptyNest]

a simple icing
a bit of milk, touch of vanilla, melted butter and powdered sugar..

That's what my usual icing consists of. The butter doesn't hold up well, so that's why I wanted an alternative. But, then again, most icings are butter based.
.

I only use a touch of butter. SOmetimes not at all. Use this as a glaze, or the thicker you make it..the more icing like it is.