Cupcake Frosting Recipe
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Cupcake Frosting Recipe
Description
The Cupcake Frosting Recipe involves whipping cold heavy cream until thick and fluffy, which imparts a light texture. Separately, cream cheese is beaten with powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy. The airy whipped cream is then gently folded into the cream cheese mixture to create a smooth, spreadable frosting. This combination balances richness from the cream cheese with the softness from whipped cream, resulting in a frosting that holds shape well when piped. It can be refrigerated before use, making it practical to prepare ahead for cupcake decorating.
This frosting pairs well with a variety of cupcake flavors, complementing both simple and rich cakes. Its texture and creaminess enhance the eating experience by providing a smooth contrast to the cake's crumb.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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 Information
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Serving: 24frosts 24 cupcakes or 1 cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbs | 11g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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