RED VELVET CAKE ICING

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Cream-cheese frosting has become the go-to topping for red velvet cake. Not only do the colors provide a feast of contrast for the eyes, the creamy richness of the icing perfectly complements the deep flavor of the cake.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     quick, dessert

Time 15m

Yield Icing for top and sides of 3-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups heavy cream, cold
12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
12 ounces mascarpone
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Softly whip cream by hand, in electric mixer or in food processor. Cover in bowl and refrigerate.
  • Blend cream cheese and mascarpone in food processor or electric mixer until smooth. Add vanilla, pulse briefly, and add confectioners' sugar. Blend well.
  • Transfer cream cheese mixture to bowl; fold in whipped cream. Refrigerate until needed.

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