CUPCAKE FROSTING RECIPE
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
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
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
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
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
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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