Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cake Frosting Recipe
This fabulous cream cheese frosting recipe comes from Donna Diegel of the Providence Food Examiner. Use it on your red velvet or carrot cakes or cupcakes.
Cream Cheese Frosting
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 Tablespoons butter, softened
4 Tablespoons solid shortening
2 cups confectioners’ or powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 Tablespoon milk, if necessary
1. Using a stand mixer, and fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a medium to large bowl and a hand mixer, beat softened cream cheese, butter and shortening together on medium speed until creamy.
2. Add confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup at a time and beat after each addition, scraping the sides of the bowl when necessary. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
3. Turn mixer to low, add vanilla and beat again, adding milk only if needed for proper spreading or piping consistency. Cover bowl with damp towel until ready to use.
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