EASY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is a simple recipe for delicious cream cheese frosting. It has less powdered sugar than most recipes. That's one reason it tastes so good.
Provided by live_love_cook
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat butter in a microwave-safe dish in microwave on high for 7 seconds. Transfer butter to a bowl and beat with cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until mixture is nearly fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir confectioners' sugar into cream cheese mixture to make a smooth frosting. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 77.4 mg, Sugar 16.5 g
EASY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR CARROT CAKE
Use this simple cream-cheese frosting generously on our Carrot Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes enough for one 9-inch, three-layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese and vanilla with a mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add butter, beating until incorporated after each addition.
- Reduce speed to low. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, and beat until fluffy and smooth.
EASY STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Creamy frosting made with cream cheese and fresh strawberries. Perfect topping on a strawberry cake, white chocolate, lemon, or white cake. Also would be great for dipping strawberries in to eat!
Provided by erinwilson311
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Puree strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Combine cream cheese and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Blend in vanilla extract. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in strawberry puree until frosting is desired flavor and consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 17 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 132 mg, Sugar 24.7 g
EASY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Cream cheese frosting - only better! ;-)
Provided by D. Stafford
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In double boiler melt chips and add heavy cream, mix until smooth take off of heat.
- In mixing bowl cream together sugar and cream cheese until smooth, slowly add chocolate mixture. Mixture will thicken up as the chocolate cools.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 29.4 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
EASY PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
A quick and easy doctored cake-mix recipe that's perfect for Halloween parties and birthday parties in the fall. I've decreased the fat content by using some lower fat ingredients and the flavors are still amazing.
Provided by RunninLion
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two 12-muffin pans with paper baking cups.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg whites, water, oil, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
- Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Fill each paper cup about 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean. Set aside on metal rack to cool.
- Prepare frosting by placing cream cheese, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
- Beat on medium until well-combined and smooth.
- For a prettier, more elegant presentation, use a piping bag to frost cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles or other fall/halloween deco items if desired.
EASY CRANBERRY QUICK BREAD WITH COCONUT-TOPPED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Discover a magical combination of flavors with this Easy Cranberry Quick Bread with Coconut-Topped Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Made with white cake mix, sour cream, dried cranberries, coconut, cream cheese and more, this cranberry quick bread will be a new family-favorite.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Bread
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Beat cake mix and sour cream in large bowl with mixer until blended. (Batter will be thick.) Stir in cranberries.
- Spoon into 3 greased and floured mini loaf pans.
- Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove bread loaves from pans to wire rack; cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and vanilla in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add sugar, mixing well after each addition; spread onto tops of bread loaves.
- Sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
EASY CHOCOLATE QUICK BREAD WITH VANILLA-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Easy Chocolate Quick Bread with Vanilla-Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Made with chocolate cake mix, sour cream, semi-sweet chocolate and more, this chocolate quick bread is moist, sweet and guaranteed to please every palate.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Festive Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Beat cake mix and sour cream in large bowl with mixer until blended. (Batter will be thick.)
- Reserve 1/4 cup chocolate curls for later use. Stir remaining chocolate curls into prepared batter.
- Spoon into 3 greased and floured mini loaf pans.
- Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove bread loaves from pans to wire rack; cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and vanilla in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add sugar, mixing well after each addition; spread onto tops of bread loaves.
- Sprinkle with reserved chocolate curls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
QUICK AND EASY STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
I needed an easy strawberry frosting to frost my daughter's birthday cake. I used the same cream cheese frosting recipe my mom used to make for my cakes when I was a kid and just tossed in the gelatin. This works well for frosting or as a filler between cake layers. Keep refrigerated.
Provided by kikhola13
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter, gelatin, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed. Continue to mix, pausing to scrap sides down as needed, until frosting is evenly mixed and fluffy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 49 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
EASY CHOCOLATE QUICK BREAD WITH VANILLA-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this Easy Chocolate Quick Bread with Vanilla-Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Made with chocolate cake mix, sour cream, semi-sweet chocolate and more, this chocolate quick bread is moist, sweet and guaranteed to please every palate.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Beat cake mix and sour cream in large bowl with mixer until blended. (Batter will be thick.)
- Reserve 1/4 cup chocolate curls for later use. Stir remaining chocolate curls into prepared batter.
- Spoon into 3 greased and floured mini loaf pans.
- Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove bread loaves from pans to wire rack; cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and vanilla in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add sugar, mixing well after each addition; spread onto tops of bread loaves.
- Sprinkle with reserved chocolate curls.
VERY VANILLA CUPCAKES WITH EASY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Another simple and delicious recipe from Anna Olsen, pastry chef, cookbook writer, TV host, and owner of Olson Foods + Bakery. These make really beautiful, sweet, vanilla-y cupcakes.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Dessert
Time 38m
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Very Vanilla Cupcakes:. Preheat oven to 350 °F and line mini muffin tins with paper liners.
- Sift flours, baking powder and salt and set aside. Whisk milk, oil and vanilla bean paste together and set aside.
- Whip egg whites with 6 tbsp of sugar until they hold a soft peak when beaters are lifted. In a separate bowl, whip egg yolks with remaining 6 tbsp of sugar until doubled in volume and a pale, butter colour. Fold whipped whites into yolk mixture. Fold flour into whipped eggs in two additions. Stir a spoonful of batter into milk mixture then add all back to batter, folding quickly to incorporate.
- Pipe or spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, 3/4-full. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until cupcake springs back when touched. Let cool.
- Easy Icing:. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy and smooth. On low speed, add icing sugar, 1 cup at a time, until blended. Beat in vanilla bean paste and add milk, 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is achieved. Ice cupcakes as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.9, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 49.4, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 21.2, Protein 2.1
EASY, CREAMY, FLUFFY HOMEMADE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
From Divas Can Cook. I make with her TO DIE FOR Red Velvet Cake recipe I've also posted. This is designed to frost a 2-tier cake and makes 3/4 of her standard recipe for a 3-tier cake.
Provided by lolablitz
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add softened cream cheese into large bowl.
- Pour in milk, butter and vanilla extract.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour in half of the powdered sugar.
- Mix until combined.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar.
- Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Use a spatula to scrape down the side of the bowl if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 144.3, Carbohydrate 31.4, Sugar 30.4, Protein 1.9
EASY CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Throw everything in a bowl, mix and cook. Couldn't be easier. Comes from an old recipe book of mums.
Provided by saharanz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grease 15cm x 25cm loaf pan or 24cm round cake tin.
- Combine ingredients in a large bowl, stir well. Pour mixture into pan.
- Bake in moderate (180C) oven ~1 hour.
- Stand cake 5 minutes, turn onto wire rack to cool.
- Frosting.
- Beat cream cheese, butter and lemon until light and fluffy, gradually beat in icing sugar.
- Spread cake with frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.7, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 78.1, Sodium 187.6, Carbohydrate 86.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 53.3, Protein 8.4
EASY ORANGE QUICK BREAD WITH SPICED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Discover the taste of fall with this Easy Orange Quick Bread with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Made with white cake mix, freshly-squeezed orange juice, cream cheese, Chinese five-spice powder and more, this orange quick bread makes for the perfect autumnal treat.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Bread
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Beat cake mix, sour cream, orange zest and juice in large bowl with mixer until blended. (Batter will be thick.)
- Spoon into 3 greased and floured mini loaf pans.
- Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove bread loaves from pans to wire rack; cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and spice in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add sugar, mixing well after each addition; spread onto tops of bread loaves.
- Sprinkle with nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
EASY CRANBERRY QUICK BREAD WITH COCONUT-TOPPED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Discover a magical combination of flavors with this Easy Cranberry Quick Bread with Coconut-Topped Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Made with white cake mix, sour cream, dried cranberries, coconut, cream cheese and more, this cranberry quick bread will be a new family-favorite.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Beat cake mix and sour cream in large bowl with mixer until blended. (Batter will be thick.) Stir in cranberries.
- Spoon into 3 greased and floured mini loaf pans.
- Bake 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove bread loaves from pans to wire rack; cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and vanilla in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add sugar, mixing well after each addition; spread onto tops of bread loaves.
- Sprinkle with coconut.
QUICK AND EASY VEGAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Try this tasty and silky homemade vegan coconut cream cheese frosting, perfect for your favorite cupcakes and cakes. Make sure that the coconut milk is chilled for at least 6 hours before using it, and do not shake it!
Provided by Fioa
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Cream Cheese
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Remove the top layer of cream from the chilled coconut milk. Place in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes. Beat in confectioner's sugar gradually until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add yogurt, coconut butter, vanilla extract, and salt; beat for 1 minute more. Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 28.5 mg, Sugar 19.3 g
EASY FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is a quick, easy to make, delicious, fluffy, light frosting. A great way to make canned frosting taste homemade.
Provided by Anita Hoffman
Categories Other Desserts
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Mix frosting, cream cheese, and vanilla, till thick and fluffy.
- 2. Stir in Cool Whip. Mix until well combined.
EASY SUMMER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Make and share this Easy Summer Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Andtototoo
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla, until well combined.
- Beat in the Cool Whip. Frost cakes or cupcakes with this frosting.
- If desired, you can sprinkle the top of the frosting with chopped nuts.
- Keep the frosted cake in the fridge.
- If you can't find Cool Whip, use another nondairy whipped cream topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 94.9, Carbohydrate 40.5, Sugar 39.3, Protein 2.7
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