We get it - what's a cake without frosting, right? Birthdays just wouldn't have the same excitement if cakes were bald. But there are some small issues with the ingredients in frosting. This is basically a fake food, with no natural parts to it. Frosting pretty much consists of trans fats in the form of hydrogenated vegetable oils, titanium dioxide, sugar, food dye, and propylene glycol. Do we even have to explain why this is actually a recipe for disaster?
Several food dyes have been found to be carcinogenic in humans. And let's not forget propylene glycol, which has been found to cause kidney problems. If you're looking for a healthier frosting for your cake, try making your own! There are plenty of amazing recipes online that use avocado, dark chocolate, and other healthy ingredients to form a guilt-free and delicious frosting.