IfIf you love the look of frosted cakes but want something that lasts a little longer, faux frosting is such a fun way to play. While plaster of Paris is a popular option for creating thick, frosting-like texture on fake cakes, gift boxes, or cozy seasonal décor, this time I actually used a simple flour-and-salt recipe instead. No baking, no pressure—just hands-on creativity, a little mixing and swirling, and the freedom to make it yours.
Classic Flour + Salt Faux Frosting
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- ~1 to 1¼ cups warm water (added slowly)
- Acrylic paint or food coloring, mix to desired color
You mix the dry ingredients first, then add water a little at a time until it’s thick enough to hold peaks or coat the back of a spoon—that’s the frosting moment most people remember rather than the exact ratios.
This version is a simple flour-and-salt mixture I’ve used many times for faux frosting. Like most hands-on craft recipes, it’s forgiving — add water slowly until it reaches a thick, spreadable, frosting-like consistency.
Whether you’re frosting a fake cake, dressing up a gift box, or just letting yourself play for the sake of playing, faux frosting is one of those projects that reminds you creativity doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Use what you have, trust your instincts, and don’t worry about perfection—half the charm is in the swirls, drips, and happy accidents. Sometimes the best “recipes” are the ones you make up as you go.
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