Cream Cheese Frosting

Preparation info
  • Makes Enough for One 3-Layer Cake, One

    13-by-9 inch

    Cake
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Southern Cakes

By Nancie McDermott

Published 2007

  • About

This is the classic companion to carrot cake, and it is often paired with Red Velvet Cake as well. Delicious and easy to prepare, cream cheese frosting makes a fine complement to any rich, flavorful cake.

Ingredients

  • One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened (1 cup)
  • ¼ cup (

Method

In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter and beat with a mixer on medium speed to mix well. Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla and beat at high speed until the frosting is fluffy and smooth, stopping once or twice to scrape down the bowl and mix everything well. Spread the frosting on a cooled cake, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.