How to Make Duck Shapes With Frosting (4 Steps)

Duck shapes are relatively easy to create with frosting. They’re simple enough to make in any size, so they work for everything from large sheet cakes to mini cupcakes. The quickest way to create a duck shape is to pipe the frosting onto the baked good. Piping involves pressing the frosting through a nozzle to create a steady stream with which you can draw. Any type of stiff frosting, such as buttercream or royal icing, works for piping the ducks. As long as the frosting tastes good and holds its shape, it’s suitable.

Things You'll Need

Piping bag
Small piping nozzle, round
Spoon

Frosting
Paper towel

Instructions

Prepare the piping bag, also known as a pastry bag, as directed by the packaging. Attach a small, round nozzle to the bag, using a coupler as needed. Spoon the frosting into the bag, filling it about halfway. Twist the bag closed and press it gently until the frosting comes out.
Pipe a half-circle, with the flat-side facing up, onto a baked good to create each duck’s body. Wipe the tip of the nozzle clean with a paper towel between each piped shape to avoid smearing the decoration with any excess frosting that sticks to the nozzle tip.
Pipe a small circle at the front of the body to create each duck’s head. Wipe the tip clean with a paper towel. Pipe a small triangle on the front of each duck’s head to create each duck’s beak. Wipe the tip clean with a paper towel.
Fill in each duck shape with piped frosting for a bold design. Alternatively, leave the shapes empty for a simple design and pipe a small dot in each circle to serve as the duck’s eye.

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