Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sauces A rich, tangy, and sweet classic cream cheese frosting, perfect for carrot cake, red velvet cake, or any of your favorite desserts. This simple recipe is creamy and comes together in minutes.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 0 mins | None | Frosting for a 9x13 inch or two-layer cake |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Package (8oz) | Cream Cheese | softened |
| 1/2 Stick | Margarine or Butter | softened |
| 1 Teaspoon | Vanilla | extract |
| 1 Box (1 lb) | Powdered Sugar | sifted |
| Optional | Pecans | chopped, for garnish |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
- In a large bowl, beat the 1 package (8oz) cream cheese and 1/2 stick margarine or butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Incorporate Sugar
- Gradually add the 1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar, about one cup at a time, beating on low speed until combined, then increasing to medium speed until the frosting is smooth.
Step 3: Whip and Finish
- Add the 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat on high speed for another minute until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting on a completely cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before spreading.
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