CLASSIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This classic frosting couldn't be easier to make and is a must for finishing red velvet and carrot cakes (or a batch of cupcakes). Using vanilla bean paste gives it a pretty speckled look, but if you don't have it on hand, pure vanilla extract will lend the same flavor.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Dessert Condiment/Spread Cream Cheese Vanilla
Yield Makes 4 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in vanilla bean paste and salt. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually beat in powdered sugar. Increase speed to high and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Do Ahead
- Frosting can be made 5 days ahead; chill, or freeze up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature, then beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. If texture is not smooth, beat in water 1 tsp. at a time.
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Zura Tserodze
[email protected]I would highly recommend this frosting to anyone looking for a classic, delicious frosting recipe.
Abdur Rahman Khan
[email protected]This frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's not too sweet, but it's still flavorful.
Muhammad Zalkifal
[email protected]I made this frosting for my daughter's birthday cake and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
prossy Namazzi
[email protected]This frosting is a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
Muhammad Arshad
[email protected]I would love to try this frosting with different flavors of extract. I think it would be delicious with vanilla or almond extract.
Jinesh Shahi
[email protected]This frosting is perfect for any occasion. I've used it for everything from birthday parties to baby showers.
Erick Ramazzini
[email protected]I've tried this frosting with different flavors of cream cheese, and I think the original is the best. It's so rich and creamy.
Hunain Mughal
[email protected]This frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar.
Sufii Rajoo
[email protected]I love how easy this frosting is to make. I can whip it up in just a few minutes.
Ashanti Bolton
[email protected]This frosting is so delicious and creamy. It's the perfect topping for any cake or cupcake.
Junebug Ketterman
[email protected]This cream cheese frosting is a classic for a reason. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've used it on everything from cakes to cupcakes to cookies, and it's always a hit.