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CUPCAKE FROSTING RECIPE



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Our go-to cupcake frosting recipe. This vanilla frosting always gets rave reviews and doubles as a perfect cake frosting!

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
2 cups powdered sugar ((confectioners sugar))
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream ((keep chilled until ready to use))
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, whip the cold heavy cream on high speed (1-2 minutes) until thick, fluffy and spreadable.
  • In a second mixing bowl (using the same electric mixer - no need to wash it), beat cream cheese and powdered sugar. Start on low speed to incorporate then beat on high speed for 2 minutes until creamy and whipped, then beat in 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Use a spatula to gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mix until well blended. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 36 mg, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING



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After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream icing, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents.

Provided by xoshadyxo

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Buttercream

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk
3 drops food coloring, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 83.7 mg, Sugar 31 g

CUPCAKE FROSTING



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Simple vanilla frosting is a great topper for any cupcake. I frosted 300 cupcakes with this recipe for my wedding in lieu of a traditional cake. It made for a delicious bridal twist. - Annie Rundle, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 5-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
8 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts :

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