Why Is Icing So Addictive

The butter in the fluffy sponges and the sugar in the icing piled on top could make them as addictive as cocaine, research suggests. A host of studies have linked sugary and fatty foods to brain changes more usually seen with hard drugs.

How many calories are in a tub of icing?

Calories140Calories from Fat0

Is buttercream frosting unhealthy?

Both whipped icing and buttercream frosting can be high in fat and calories, making it so there is generally not a healthier option.

Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett

Culture, Media & Entertainment Columnist

Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.

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