Best Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting that's made without powdered sugar? Yes! Get out the whipped topping for Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting and see for yourself.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme in large bowl with mixer until blended.
  • Add COOL WHIP; beat on low speed just until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 30 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 0 g

FLUFFY PISTACHIO CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND DONUT BAGELS



Fluffy Pistachio Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Donut Bagels image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 26

Unsalted butter or nonstick cooking spray, for the pans and cooling rack
1 cup roasted unsalted pistachios
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Frosting, recipe follows
Donut Bagels, recipe follows
Sprinkles, for garnish
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
8 ounces (1 cup) cream cheese, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Big pinch kosher salt
2 drops pink gel food coloring, with a spot of brown, preferably AmeriColor Deep Pink and Chocolate Brown
Marzipan, kneaded with food coloring to make lox, tomatoes, capers and onions
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Mixture of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, a pinch of kosher salt and turbinado sugar, for seeded topping
6 mini store-bought plain or lightly-glazed cake donuts, preferably Hostess Donettes
Simple syrup, for adhering toppings
Plain cream cheese, at room temperature, for schmearing on the donut "bagel"

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  • Place the pistachios in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and grind them until you have small crumbs. Measure out 1/4 cup of the crumbs and set them aside for the filling.
  • Pour the remaining crumbs into a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, extracts and 3/4 cup water. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then pour into the cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, begin checking for doneness at 28 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them onto a greased cooling rack and cool completely.
  • Level the cake rounds and spread the top of one cake with a layer of Frosting. Sprinkle on the reserved ground pistachios. Place the other cake round on top, cut-side down, then frost all over with the remaining Frosting.
  • Place the Donut Bagels on the top of the cake. Decorate the top and sides of the cake with the sprinkles.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar and salt until smooth. Add the food coloring and whisk until fully combined.
  • Color and shape the marzipan on a powdered sugar dusted surface. Cut into circles for tomatoes. Smash into oblong shapes for salmon. Roll into little balls for capers. And to make the onions, just brush a bit of food coloring on the edges of slivered marzipan.
  • Put the seeded topping mixture in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the donuts with simple syrup, then dip into the seeded topping, pressing down slightly so everything adheres. Cut the donuts in half and spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the cut sides of the top and bottom pieces. To the bottom halves, add the marzipan salmon, tomato, onions and capers. Top with the seeded donut halves.

FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I found this recipe on the America's Test Kitchen (Cooks Illustrated) website. I like it because it has a very light cream cheese flavor and isn't too sweet or overpowering.

Provided by Pismo

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened but still cool
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • With electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until light and fluffy and no lumps remain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.6, Fat 57.2, SaturatedFat 36.1, Cholesterol 164.6, Sodium 228.9, Carbohydrate 82, Sugar 78.8, Protein 6

FLUFFY WHITE CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Add in a little food coloring to the frosting and cake mix to create pastel shades if desired --- if you mix the cake batter by hand with a wooden spoon you will get a lesser amount of cupcakes, an electric mixer adds in more air while mixing you will get about 22-24 cupcakes --- for coconut cupcakes add in 1-2 teaspoons coconut extract (instead of the vanilla and almond extract) into the cake mix and frosting then sprinkle with soft flaked coconut on top of frosting.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix with pudding
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla (or use clear vanilla)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla (can use clear vanilla)
2 tablespoons whipping cream, unwhipped (more if neded)
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (more if needed)
food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • For the cupcakes; In a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed beat all cake ingredients together until blended.
  • Increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Divide the batter between the paper-lined muffin tins filling about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for about 22-25 minutes or until cupcakes test done.
  • Remove to wire racks and cool completely.
  • For the frosting; in a large bowl cream the butter, cream cheese, vanilla and whipping cream until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  • Add in the confectioners sugar and beat until combined and smooth adding in more cream or confectioners sugar to achieve desired spreading consistancy.
  • Add in food couling if desired.
  • Spread onto cooled cupcakes.
  • Srore the cupcakes in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 232.1, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 28.4, Protein 2.6

FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (LOW FAT)



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Make and share this Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting (Low Fat) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 1/2 ounce) package sugar-free instant pudding mix (your choice of flavor)
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) container frozen light whipped dessert topping, thaweed

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl using a whisk or an electric mixer at low speed beat pudding mix with milk until combined and thickened.
  • In another bowl beat the cream cheese with vanilla until smooth; add in pudding and mix to combine well.
  • Fold in Cool Whip starting with a quarter of the container adding in more until you achieve desired consistany and taste.

FLUFFY PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Taste the Tropics with this delicious cake! Your family and friends will think you really went all out, when they taste this Yummy Cake! And to keep things simple, I created it using a boxed cake mix. What could be easier than that. The frosting is really amazing! Try using it on cinnamon rolls. Tastes like the kind you'll find on that really popular cinnamon roll franchise. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef Angie S.

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 double layer cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix, I prefer Betty Crocker
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla
2 -4 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For Cake: Add pineapple, juice included, along with eggs and oil. Mix well. Add optional coconut and nuts if desired. Pour into (2) 9" round cake pans, greased and floured. Spread evenly.
  • Bake 25 - 35 minute or till toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove and cool on wire racks 5 minute invert and cool additional 10 minute
  • Run knife along edges, loosen and place on cake plate.
  • Prepare frosting.
  • Frosting:.
  • Cream the butter with the cream cheese till mixed well.
  • Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time.
  • Add vanilla and water.
  • Consistency should be spreadable but not too runny or too stiff.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 51.6, Sodium 416.5, Carbohydrate 85.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 65.8, Protein 6.3

RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE FLUFFY FROSTING



Raspberry Cream Cheese Fluffy Frosting image

Creamy, Light and Airy nicely flavored of raspberries.No you are not limited to one flavor play and enjoy!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, room temperature
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces vegetable shortening
1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves (Flavor can be your choice)
2 tablespoons Chambord raspberry liquor (Use liquor according to preserve flavor)
2 lbs powdered sugar, sifted
food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • In a food processor beat cream cheese, butter, and shortening till light and airy. Add preserves and Chambord and pulse till blended.
  • Adding the sugar till the cosistancy is where you want. Adding more for decorating and less to make a smooth and creamy frosting or glaze if you prefer.
  • Add food coloring if wanted.

FLUFFY CARROT MUFFINS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Fluffy Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by PKMom

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrot
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the bottoms only of 12 muffin cups, or line with baking cups. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Beat the eggs and sugar until frothy and lightened in color. Stir in the oil, vanilla extract, and grated carrot; fold in the flour mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to cool on wire racks. Meanwhile, prepare the icing by beating together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Frost the cooled muffins and chill until ready to serve.

FLUFFY CARROT MUFFINS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Fluffy Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting image

These delicious carrot muffins are light and fluffy.

Provided by anonymous

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Carrot Muffin Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrot
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottoms only of 12 muffin cups, or line with baking cups. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Beat the eggs and sugar until frothy and lightened in color. Stir in the oil, vanilla extract, and grated carrot; fold in the flour mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins.
  • Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the icing by beating together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Frost the cooled muffins and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 56.9 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 366.4 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

EASY, CREAMY, FLUFFY HOMEMADE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Easy, Creamy, Fluffy Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting image

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

12 ounces cream cheese, softened (1.5 packs)
3 tablespoons milk, made need more
3/8 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar

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

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE WITH FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING CONTRIBUTED



CLASSIC CARROT CAKE WITH FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING CONTRIBUTED image

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Carrot

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake
1 cup pecans (4 ounces)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 pound carrots, peeled and coarsely shredded
Frosting
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°. Butter two 9-inch cake pans; line the bottoms with parchment. Butter the paper and flour the pans. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes, until fragrant. Cool and finely chop the pecans. In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, buttermilk and vanilla. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar at high speed until pale, 5 minutes. Beat in the liquid ingredients. Beat in the dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in the carrots and pecans. Divide the batter between the pans and bake the cakes for 55 minutes to 1 hour, until springy and golden. Let the cakes cool on a rack for 30 minutes, then unmold the cakes and let cool completely. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese at high speed until light, about 5 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, then the confectioners' sugar; beat at low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Peel off the parchment paper and invert one cake layer onto a plate. Spread with a slightly rounded cup of the frosting. Top with the second cake layer, right side up. Spread the top and sides with the remaining frosting and refrigerate the cake until chilled, about 1 hour. Slice and serve.

EASY FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Easy Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting image

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

1 can(s) (16 ounce) frosting (any flavor
1 tsp vanilla
1 pkg (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1 container (8 ounce) cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. Mix frosting, cream cheese, and vanilla, till thick and fluffy.
  • 2. Stir in Cool Whip. Mix until well combined.

FLUFFY CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (LOWER FAT/CAL)



Fluffy Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting (Lower Fat/Cal) image

I'm a cream cheese frosting lover and have been looking for the perfect lower fat/cal frosting that doesn't taste low fat. After trying many recipes and experimenting on my own I think I've finally come across one that fits the bill. It should come out nice and fluffy and not too sweet (I don't care for overly sweet frosting) although one can always add more sugar. I use two packages of Neufchatel Cheese (1/3 less fat cream cheese). It would probably also be good with one package Neufchatel cheese and one light cream cheese. I wouldn't suggest using both light cream cheese, and certainly would not suggest fat free cream cheese. This recipe yielded enough to frost two 8x11 sheet cakes very thickly.

Provided by GibsonGirl.V

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) packages neufchatel cheese (softened)
2/3-3/4 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute (if more is used the frosting starts to taste strange)
2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar
2 -3 tablespoons butter (softened)
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons skim milk (more if needed)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and cream cheese.
  • Add Splenda then slowly add 21/2C powdered sugar. Beat until combined.
  • Add vanilla and milk one tbsp at a time, beating on high until fluffy and glossy. Add more sugar/milk as needed until desired taste and consistency is reached.
  • Frost your goodies generously!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 124.8, Carbohydrate 19.8, Sugar 18.6, Protein 2.9

CLASSIC CARROT CAKE WITH FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Classic Carrot Cake with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting image

Carrot cake, that 1970s favorite, has a new audience at luxe restaurants like Manhattan's Le Bernardin. At the Urban Farmer in Portland, Oregon, pastry chef Jodi Elliot prepares the ultimate version: moist and not too sweet.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup pecans (4 ounces)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 pound carrots, peeled and coarsely shredded
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°. Butter two 9-inch cake pans; line the bottoms with parchment. Butter the paper and flour the pans.
  • Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes, until fragrant. Cool and finely chop the pecans.
  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, buttermilk and vanilla. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar at high speed until pale, 5 minutes. Beat in the liquid ingredients. Beat in the dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in the carrots and pecans. Divide the batter between the pans and bake the cakes for 55 minutes to 1 hour, until springy and golden. Let the cakes cool on a rack for 30 minutes, then unmold the cakes and let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese at high speed until light, about 5 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, then the confectioners' sugar; beat at low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Peel off the parchment paper and invert one cake layer onto a plate. Spread with a slightly rounded cup of the frosting. Top with the second cake layer, right side up. Spread the top and sides with the remaining frosting and refrigerate the cake until chilled, about 1 hour. Slice and serve.

BANANA CAKE WITH FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Banana Cake with Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm2

Number Of Ingredients 18

FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups mashed bananas, from about 4 medium bananas
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light-brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
14 ounces cream cheese, softened slightly
1/3 cup salted butter, softened
1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two 9-inch round cake pans with aluminum foil, leaving a slight overhang of foil on two sides. Spray foil with cooking spray, then dust evenly with flour and shake off excess. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt for 30 seconds. Set aside. Mash bananas with 1 teaspoon lemon juice. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, whip together butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, granulated sugar and light brown sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, occasionally scraping down sides and bottom of bowl, about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Blend in eggs one at a time, mixing until combined after each addition. Stir in vanilla and mashed bananas. With mixer set on low speed, slowly add flour mixture alternating with buttermilk in 3 separate batches, beginning and ending with flour mixture and mixing just until combined after each addition. Divide batter evenly among prepared cake pans and spread batter into an even layer. Bake in preheated oven 45 - 50 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely then frost with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting. For best results frost within 30 minutes of serving and store left over cake in refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature about 10 - 20 minutes before enjoying. Fluffy cream cheese frosting: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form, then transfer whipped cream to a mixing bowl and set aside. Replace whisk attachment with paddle attachment and add cream cheese and butter to stand mixer bowl. Whip together cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy on medium-high speed, about 2 minutes, occasionally scraping down sides and bottom of bowl. Add in powdered sugar and vanilla and whip on medium speed, about 2 minutes longer. Add half of whipped cream into cream cheese mixture and gently fold until combined, then fold in remaining half. Note: I tried this with both 1 1/2 cups and 1 3/4 cup mashed bananas and the 1 3/4 cup seemed to make the cake more dense and it didn't really need any of that extra moisture so I'd recommend that you measure the mashed bananas and use 1 1/2 cups.

ALMOND POPPY SEED CAKE WITH FLUFFY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Almond Poppy Seed Cake With Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting image

I won't rave about how good this cake is, just try it and you will see for yourself! if you do not want to use all the icing it may be frozen, the icing is still wonderful without the addition of the Cool Whip, so you may omit if desired but I like it better with it added in :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup white shortening
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 -3 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup poppy seed (can use more)
1/2-3/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons whipped cream, unwhipped
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F (oven set to second-lowest position).
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed cream the sugar with shortening for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in eggs, almond and vanilla extract; beat until very well combined on high speed.
  • In a small bowl sift together flour with baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture along with the buttermilk; mix until just combined.
  • Mix in the poppy seeds.
  • Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Cool completely.
  • For the frosting; in a medium bowl cream the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and whipping cream until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  • Add in confectioners sugar and beat until fluffy (adding in more confectioners sugar or whipping cream if needed until desired consistency is achieved).
  • Mix in the Cool Whip until completely blended.
  • Spread over the cake then sprinkle the top with sliced almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.7, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 77.6, Sodium 300.8, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 58.4, Protein 6.2

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