What Are The Different Types Of Icing?

What Are The Different Types Of Icing? Buttercream Frosting. Swiss Meringue Buttercream. Italian Meringue Buttercream. French Buttercream. German Buttercream. Ermine Buttercream. Cream Cheese Frosting. Whipped Cream Frosting. What are the six basic types of icing? Butter Cream. Buttercream is softer and more spreadable than most icing and is the preferred choice for taste and flexibility.