Cottage-Safe Glazes & Frostings System

A Professional Recipe & Teaching Bundle for Cottage Bakers

Important: This is not part of the Bakeshop Collection. This is a stand-alone digital file. Exclusive content — for your use only, not to be shared, resold, or redistributed. This is developed and made with metric measurements. Bakers that use volume can still convert using your preferred conversion tool. These are formulas developed around specific percentages and ratios, so I only provide the metric measurements. I highly suggest using scales/metric for any baking business.

This bundle is designed for cottage bakers who are building a menu and earning income from their products. The value here is in giving you formulas, techniques, and systems you can use again and again to create new flavors without constantly buying new recipes. Even if you sell one weekend’s worth of scones or cinnamon rolls using these recipes, you’ve already made your investment back

What This Bundle Is

This is not just a recipe pack. It’s a teaching system developed specifically for cottage bakers who need compliant, shelf-stable glazes and frostings that still taste gourmet. Instead of a random list of recipes, you’ll learn the principles, bases, and methods that allow you to create endless signature variations for your own bakery menu.

This bundle came out of months of research into U.S. cottage food laws, food safety, percentages, and shelf-stability— along with testing multiple ratios, sweeteners, and binders to develop formulas that meet cottage-safe standards while still giving you professional-level results.

I am not a legal authority or the mouthpiece for all cottage laws — every state differs. This bundle was built around non-TCS (non–time/temperature control for safety) recipes, which are the backbone of most cottage systems, but it is your responsibility to confirm compliance with your own state and inspector.

What’s Inside

Here’s what you’ll receive in this digital bundle:

1. Law & Safety Guide

• Explanation of what non-TCS means

• Core principles of cottage-safe glazes & frostings

• Ingredients you should not use under most cottage laws

2. Professional Ingredients & Tools

• Sweeteners & syrups

• Powders & binders

• Flavor enhancers

• Stabilizers & texture helpers

• Recommended tools & methods

3. Core Base Recipes (7 different base formulas)

4. Flavor Expansion Guide

• How to use extracts, emulsions, compounds, and powders

• Floral & herbal additions

• Dosage chart for precise usage

5. Signature Gourmet Variations (20 templates)

• Fruity, nutty, spiced, chocolate/coffee, caramelized, floral, and seasonal flavors

• Includes my professional formula for “cream cheese–style” frosting (cottage safe)

6. Application & Finishing Guide

7. Troubleshooting & Pro Tips

• Fixes for glazes (too thin, too thick, gritty, dull, cracking)

• Fixes for frostings (too soft, collapsing, too sweet, grainy)

• Pro tricks for masking the “powdered sugar” taste

8. Yield & Coverage Guide

• Yields listed in grams — because actual coverage depends on your portion sizes, batch sizes, and how heavily you glaze

• Approximate coverage ranges provided

9. Ingredient Recommendations & Brand Suggestions

10. Closing Notes

• Clear reminder to confirm compliance with your own laws

• Encouragement to experiment, test, and create your own bakery signatures

Q&A File AVAILABLE IN MARKET!

You’ll also be able to download a free Q&A document covering the most common questions I get about files like this. It addresses:

• Expectation questions (“Why only 7 bases?” “Why does it taste like powdered sugar?”)

• Variables out of my control (humidity, climate, ingredient brands, etc.)

• Preference-based questions (not liking a flavor, wanting it dairy-based, etc.)

• Compliance questions (different states, different rules)

• Execution questions (basic process or beginner confusion)

This is transparent, so you know exactly what this file is — and what it isn’t — before you buy.

Why This File Is Different

You’ll see plenty of “glaze recipes” online or on blogs. This file is not that. This is:

• A professional-tested system designed around cottage law safety.

• Bases + flavor systems instead of endless repetitive recipes.

• Practical, educational, and adaptable to your bakery.

• Focused on elevating your business and helping you stand out.

This bundle is meant to give you the knowledge, not just the recipes, so you can confidently develop your own signature icings and frostings that fit your menu, season, and state requirements.

Important Disclaimers

• This is a digital file only. Nothing physical will be shipped.

• All content is original, developed and owned by Carter’s Bakeshop. It may not be shared, resold, or redistributed.

• While recipes were created with cottage-safe principles in mind, I am not responsible for compliance with your local laws. Please verify with your state or inspector before selling.

• Results vary depending on ingredients, equipment, climate, and personal taste.