The art of making attractive cake icings and toppings is as important as the quality of the cake itself. However in this section I will concentrate on the easy homemade icings, made by the ordinary cook, rather than those requiring professional expertise in sugarcraft, edible decorations, etc. These are icings which amatuers, learners and cooking enthusiasts can follow easily, without much trouble. Before listing recipes for these icings, some simple points should be kept in mind, while making, freezing, or even using the icing.

These icings are good enough to be used with the cakes already online in the section 'eggless cakes'.