what is the difference between icing and frosting?

Answer 1

they are the same thing

Icing (also frosting) is a sweet glaze made of sugar, butter, water, and egg whites or milk, often flavoured and cooked and used to cover or decorate baked goods, such as cakes or cookies. Those seeking to reduce the fat or sugar content of a dessert will sometimes eat it with the icing removed, as it tends to contain much of this content.

Answer 2

No difference.

Regional Note: Although both frosting and icing are widespread, people in New England, the Upper Midwest, and the Western U.S. tend to put frosting on cake. In Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the Lower Midwest, and all of the South, the preferred term is icing. There is some overlap, especially in upstate New York, Michigan, and California, but the regions in which the two words predominate are surprisingly distinct. A few people in the South call it by a third name, filling, even when it goes on top.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=frosting

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icing_%28food%29

Answer 3

one is 5 letters long, the other is 8 letters long


other than that....nada

lol

FROM THE SITE:
Americans tend to use the word 'frosting'. Other countries tend to use the word 'icing'. The name 'icing' probably has something to do with the fact that 'confectioners' or 'powdered' sugar is also known as 'icing' sugar. Hence, combining icing sugar with other ingredients makes an 'icing'. The fact is that 'frosting' and 'icing' are the same thing and food writers used them interchangeably.

http://www.joyofbaking.com/other/glossaryHP.html

Answer 4

Icings are sweet coatings for cakes and other baked goods. Icings have three main functions
*They contribute flavor and richness
*They improve appearance
* They improve keeping the qualities by forming a protective coating around the cake or dessert
There are six basic types of icings
Fondant-a sugar syrup that is crystallized to a smooth, creamy white mass.
Buttercreams- light smooth mixtures of fat and sugar. They may also contain eggs to increase smoothness or lightness
Foam-type icings- also called boiled icings, are simply meringues made with boiling syrup. some contain stabilizing agents such as gelatin
Fudge-type icings- Rich, heavy icings made somewhat like candy
Flat-type icings- Also called water icings, will be discussed more later
Royal Icing- Also called decorators icing or decorative icing.

Answer 5

One is the icing on the cake that either makes or breaks you on something and frosting is just sweet gooy substance put on cake to make it tast better!

Answer 6

They're the same...some people call it icing & some call it frosting. Sometimes it has to do with where you're from.

Somewhat like:
soda, pop or drink
sneakers or tennis shoes
"skippies" or "bobos" (cheap sneakers)
slacks or trousers (men)
pedal pushers or crop pants (women)
blouse, shirt or top
etc.

Answer 7

Not much...Icing - a sweet covering or filling such as buttercream or ganache; used for cakes and pastries; also known as frosting.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/cooking-dictionary/I-search-results.html
Frosting - a cooked or uncooked sugar mixture used to cover and decorate cakes, cookies and other foods.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/cooking-dictionary/F-search-results.html

Answer 8

you usually spread frosting and decorate with icing becuase it isn't as thick

Answer 9

i think icing is cold and sticks better,

Answer 10

It's the same thing, just like people say "pop" & "soda"