
To use, bring to room temperature and rewhip. The frosting can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. This frosting pairs perfectly with carrot cake and carrot cake cupcakes! It really pairs well with so many flavors! I use it on my banana cake and banana cupcakes, pumpkin cake and pumpkin spice cupcakes, red velvet cake and red velvet cupcakes, and more! Of course it is delicious with vanilla and chocolate layer cake and cupcakes! Storing and serving Cream cheese frosting is a bit more delicate than buttercream and does not hold up well in heat and humidity. Chill the frosting in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes and rewhip. If you find the frosting becomes too soft, do not add more powdered sugar. Use what you prefer! Either way, it will have an amazing texture and will become your favorite frosting! Consistency issues If you find there are too many air bubbles, you can either mix the frosting by hand for a few minutes or mix it on low speed for several minutes with a paddle attachment. The whisk attachment whips air into the frosting and makes it light and fluffy and the paddle attachment makes it smooth and creamy. If you are using a stand mixer, you can use either a whisk or paddle attachment. Not only will it cut down on the overall mixing time of the recipe, but it allows the ingredients to whip up smooth and create a light and fluffy frosting. The butter and cream cheese should be at room temperature. Salt – A pinch of salt enhances the flavor and provides some contrast to the sweetness.Ĭream Cheese Frosting Recipe Tips Use room temperature butter and cream cheese.Vanilla extract – Pure vanilla extract adds amazing vanilla flavor.Powdered sugar – Confectioners’ sugar or icing sugar.
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Up to 1 teaspoon of liquids, like vanilla extract, would be ok. Avoid adding too much liquid to flavor your frosting.Room-temperature butter should be firm, yet soft enough to leave a little dent when you push on it. Too soft butter can also make the frosting a bit loose.Reduced fat or low-fat cream cheeses or cream cheese spreads contain higher water content, which melts the sugar making a cream cheese soup.


Make sure to use full fat, brick-style cream cheese, because brick-style cream cheese has lower water content, which is crucial for a thick frosting.And before you make your frosting, read through the following troubleshooting guide to avoid any mistakes that could ruin your work without salvage.
