How to: Frosting That Looks Like Sand

Frost a beach-themed cake with sand-like icing.

If you're planning on making a tropical or seashore-inspired cake for a child's birthday party or other special event, go all out and top it with icing that has the look and texture of sand. Sand-like frosting is the perfect complement to a beach-themed cake. It's easy to make and adds a delicious finishing touch to your culinary creation.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring cup
• Dark brown chocolate frosting
• Mixing bowl
• White frosting
• Wooden spoon
• Tablespoon
• Nuts (whole or chopped)
• Raw sugar crystals
• Food processor or chopping knife
• Yellow food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Empty 1/2 cup of dark brown chocolate frosting into a mixing bowl.

2. Add 1/4 cup of white frosting. Stir with a wooden spoon until both colors of icing are evenly blended.

3. Continue adding white frosting a few tablespoons at a time until you reach the desired color.

4. Add light-colored, chopped nuts or raw sugar cystals to the icing to give it texture. If you have whole nuts, put them into a food processor or finely chop them by hand.

5. Add the nuts or sugar crystals to the icing a little bit at a time. Stir the frosting with a wooden spoon, adding more nuts or sugar crystals until you reach the desired consistency.

Tips & Warnings

• You can add a small amount of yellow food coloring to the icing to make it look even more sand-like.

• Add the nuts or sugar crystals to the frosting a little bit at a time to make sure that it doesn't get too lumpy.

• If you decide to use peanuts in your frosting, check beforehand to make certain that none of your guests is allergic to peanuts.

Resources

• FoodNetwork.com: Cake