Frosting
Frosting is the sweet, creamy mixture spread over cakes, cookies, and pastries to add flavor, moisture, and visual appeal, often made from sugar, butter, and flavorings. In a broader context, it can also mean a thin layer of ice or a decorative overlay in design, highlighting how this term sweetens both literal and metaphorical surfaces in modern culinary and creative worlds.
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Frosting's vibrant colors and flavors have sparked a global phenomenon, with over 2,000 professional cake decorating competitions held annually worldwide, including events like the Cake International in the UK that attract millions of viewers. This sugary art form even played a role in history, as Marie Antoinette's lavish frosted cakes reportedly inspired French Revolution-era debates on excess.
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