frosting

Example Sentences

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Everything else is just frosting on the cake.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

She punctuates the quip by taking a big bite, leaving a glob of frosting on her face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

Susan Prunty’s bakery in Medford, Ore., sold about 25 Christmas cookie decorating kits through the middle of last December, complete with a dozen freshly baked sugar cookies, buttercream frosting, and sprinkles.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Mascarpone frosting, lightly scented with cardamom and lemon, crowns the whole, airy yet substantial, a gentle counterpoint to the cake’s density.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

On top of the chocolate cake, vanilla frosting spells Do Not Throw Away Your Wish.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera