It’s also a hassle to cut ingredients like 2 eggs by a fifth. I doubled the recipe and (generously) piped it onto 45 cupcakes for my sisters baby shower with some left over. I wonder what I am doing wrong. My question may sound silly. And he is very picky. A quick question about your cream cheese frosting: will the frosting crust/hardened like regular american buttercream? Welcome to Cup­cake Proj­ect, where eve­ry­one from nov­ice bak­ers to pro­fes­sion­al pas­try chefs can find sweet and sa­vory rec­ipes to in­spire and treas­ure. They taste good but don’t look so pretty when piped on the cupcakes. Hey Natasha, can I store the frosting in the refrigerator or the freezer for future uses? It also stays put pretty well in the fridge for, well, mine has been in there a week and I’ll go poke my finger in it. If you’re being a bit more modest, it will cover 24 (I covered 24 cupcakes with peanut butter frosting rosettes using the 1M tip). Hi Katya, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you Natasha, Natalia, you are very welcome and thank you for sharing such a great review , Awesome! Hi- I didn’t think about how long they might be left on the bake sale table! The icing was divine! Hi Natasha! We had to turn the comments off on that post because it got too large. Thank you. My favorite part is the frosting. You can even keep them frosted, covered, and refrigerated for a few days and they will taste great. 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. I think this should work for one case granted it isn’t too tall. After much testing, we now use 2 cups of powdered sugar instead of 1 1/2 since it gave the cream a better structure. Great for cake decorating and cupcake decorating! If the cream is under-whipped, it will be a softer frosting. Preheat oven to 300°F (148°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners. We re-photographed and added new photos. Don’t put them in the fridge, this will make them dry out. Both of these could have been the culprit. Thank you for sharing wonderful recipes. Made those using your beautiful fluffy vanilla cupcakes. Also, can i substitute some of the cream cheese with butter and by how much? Thank you got such an easy recipe. And my bookclub ladies loved it! Thank you. Should I make this frosting recipe half? Any idea why and what I can do to fix it in the future as I will be making it again for sure! Well, take that addictive trait, minus the chemicals, and you get this frosting. The frosting held its shape beautifully even after a couple hours without refrigeration and it was not overly sweet. We loved it and it was so scrumptious. Although it won’t hold up as good as butt cream ( wouldn’t do it in a hot day!) When the cupcakes are cool, cut the tops off if they are too tall. Read my disclosure policy. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/4 tsp baking powder, and … Hubby makes a dang fine bon, and this just elevated then even further. Say I’m decorating a cake. We have everything from rich chocolate frostings to marshmallow-soft creams. Hi Christina, if it’s just a few days, you can cover and refrigerate the cupcakes. Yum, that’s a great suggestion! Also did you make sure to use HEAVY whipping cream, which usually has a higher fat content than regular whipping cream and the higher fat content makes it easier to whip. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review with us Laura I will have to try this on cinnamon buns. The only thing I can think of is if in step 3 the mix wasn’t folded but beaten in allowing too many air bubbles? Have I under mix? If you don’t have a candy thermometer, you can test by dropping a small amount of caramel into water to see if it forms a soft ball (hence the name). Hi Makenzie, it does help for sure, but it still should have whipped even in a room temperature bowl. Hello, Is there a way I can use food coloring with this frosting? Should I make the recipe as written or just half? When mixing the heavy whipping cream, I’ve read about adding cream of tartar – what are your thoughts on this? Once the sugar is melted, bring the heat in the saucepan back up to medium-low. Hi Natasha, If the icing becomes too hard, you can reheat it by putting it back on the stove and heating it at medium-low heat, stirring until it is melted again. I did read that it adds unwanted flavor I think it was on cooks illustrated or someplace so I’m not sure…. Serve at room temperature. Hello Natasha This icing is used for any type of cake/cupcake/cookie decoration that needs to be dry, hard and not spread. Hey Natasha, Does this vanilla buttercream withstand Texas heat? I haven’t tried adding cream of tartar to whipping cream. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Hi Lita, they will hold up for several hours at room temperature (out of the sun) and they should be refrigerated overnight if not eaten the same day. It’s always important to not over-mix cupcake batter. Once the sugar is melted, reduce the heat to low. Divide batter evenly among 12 cupcake liners (they will be filled almost all the way to the top) and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean. Hello Natasha! It’s awesome! I hope that helps! Hi! If you are looking for the easiest possible way to make caramel sauce, I suggest you try using dulce de leche. Beat until smooth and creamy. I’m from the U.K… I tried both the vanilla and chocolate cupcake recipes- they were delicious! Click here to leave a comment and rating. Thank you! Yay!!! icing sugar – a fresh bag of icing sugar is a must! I think it would work to pipe it onto cupcakes and then freeze, but it might not be the ideal consistency to pipe after it is thawed. I think it would work to pipe it onto cupcakes and then freeze, but it might not be the ideal consistency to pipe after it is thawed. Should the heavy whipping cream be whipped to stiff peaks? Hope this helps . How can I fix it? Awesome! Thanks! I’m elicited to try the perfect vanilla cupcakes and frosting. I will try it again!! You might consider keeping some in a cooler and adding them to the bake sale table as they sell. when I don’t want to make 2 pans, I just fill 12 and discard the last bit of batter left in the bowl :-O. Hi Mayco, it doesn’t harden the same way. Mug Cakes – Easy Microwave Molten Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Cupcakes With Strawberry Frosting, Raspberry Cupcakes with Chocolate Whipped Cream, Condensed Milk Buttercream (Russian Buttercream). How many mini cupcakes will this recipe frost? Does it really hold its shape if i want to do rosettes on a cake? They taste like oatmeal cream pies but soo much better. Classic, quick and easy American buttercream frosting recipe, requiring 4 ingredients. Hi I half the ingredient and made the frosting just now. But I was wondering can I use it to decorate a cake with tips? Thank you for this recipe! It’s Halloween and I would like to color the frosting. I hope they turn out fabulous! The only thing I don’t do is put the mixing bowl in the freezer for a few minutes. Also, did you beat the heavy cream until stiff and spreadable before blending with the cream cheese? . I am not a big fan of buttercream frosting and your recipe is just soooo good, I want to use it everywhere , Hi Sophie, absolute! When I make it it the piping rose doesn’t hold on my cake. I also made the Cupcake frosting, which is also delicious and turned out fabulous as well. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the icing is thick enough to spread. Would this frosting be good for it or would it be too runny or soft? Hi Maria, The best advice I could give is to keep them in a cooler or fridge. My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Sift together the flour, soda, salt, and cocoa powder and set aside. If you give it a try, please share with us how it goes. Remove cupcakes from pans and cool completely on a rack before icing. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe, Hi Natasha, If I add gel or liquid food coloring will it water down the frosting? If you have already combined them ingredients, you might refrigerate 15 minutes then beat a little longer. Hello Natasha! I’m here mostly because you are so kind and I know you will help me out with a doubt that I have concerning why is it that cream cheese spread cannot be used to make buttercream. Please advise. Hi Sherry, that is correct, I just fold them together. Hi Natasha. The texture was more like a corn cake even though I mixed all the wet ingredients first before adding in the flour at the end and mixing gently on low. Let me know how it goes! Then, warm on medium-low heat in a saucepan, stirring until smooth before using. Don’t stop stirring. Meanwhile, make the buttercream icing. Do you use 2 pans instead? It doesn’t get much easier than that recipe and it’s still really, really tasty. putting a can of sweetened condensed milk in a slow cooker. For chocolate frosting, I would highly recommend this recipe. I will be using this recipe again. That sounds so good! Hi Tatiana, that could be due to either under-beating the heavy cream (if it’s too soft when you put it in the fridge, it won’t hold up as well), or oversoftening the cream cheese which will make your frosting looser. Hi Andrea, I haven’t tried freezing this frosting so I’m not 100% sure. lol. Hi Anna! Whip until light and a thick enough consistency to spread as an icing. My question for you is, can I add raspberries and lemon juice to the frosting? You’re welcome, Shana! Hi Natasha! I ‘ve used this once for frosting a cake and agree it can be thin, so for me I use it right before serving. Can you use this frosting recipe when using the Russian decorator tips? Can I distribute the extra 3 servings worth of batter among the 12 cupcakes? Expert Tips and FAQs If you wait too long, the icing will harden and you won’t be able to spread it. Be thankful that it takes about an hour to make – if it didn’t, you’d be making it and eating it way too often! Is that 1 and1/2 cups? Hi! Also, make sure to use HEAVY whipping cream as regular whipping cream has a lower fat content and will not beat up properly. I’m thinking that maybe you were able to frost 12 because you put a lot a frosting on each of them. How well does the frosting hold outdoors. I just wanted to know what is the difference between this recipie and a normal butter and icing sugar frosting,like taste texture and sweetness? I used the Wilton 1M Tip with a large piping bag. Love love love this recipe! Put half of the icing into another bowl and colour it pale pink with the edible colouring. Hi Rosie, I haven’t tried that substitution and without testing it myself, I can’t say for sure but I assume it would work. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement. I love using this caramel icing on my caramel cupcakes. While the lines are somewhat blurred between frosting and icing (sometimes the terms are used interchangeably), typically an icing is considered a topping that is hard and flat while a frosting has height and is light and fluffy. Thanks for sharing your great review with other readers! This is totally normal.). I have enjoyed most of your recipe but this cup cake frosting was a failure.. not sure why but I followed exactly as per the recipe but it was thin and could not use the icing pipin… it was bit disappointing…. Holds up pretty well too! I made it in 3 color for a swirl effect. I am not a cupcake person, but those are fantastic! The frosting reminded me of a cheesecake fruit dip that I make. Next, you’ll need to caramelize sugar in a cast iron or other heavy-bottomed skillet. Very nice! I recommend reading through the comments of bother recipes. Leftover icing freezes well for up to … Hi Natasha, is it possible to replace part (maybe half) of the cream cheese with yoghurt/sour cream? Maybe all those fabulous chemicals? Thank you for that awesome review! Beat in the remaining icing sugar, and pour in the rest of the milk if needed to make the icing the right consistency. Thank u! They were gone in mins. Beat until smooth and creamy. Thank you for sharing it! You can also pipe the cupcakes with frosting then refrigerate those overnight and they keep really well frosted. Hi, Please can you help me explain if heavy whipped cream and double cream (45% fat) are same. To make the icing - place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time. And are the ingredients proportional to just triple everything if I need to my 3x the amount. 2. Heads up, mix cream cheese & powdered sugar together well then, slowly add cream. Thanks! I would recommend a gel coloring a few drops at a time, at the end so you don’t water down the frosting. Hi, It’s the first time I tried making cupcakes and they look great but I could taste the baking soda. Sorry I didn’t see this reply when I answered. What would you suggest doing time wise? If you are making it ahead of time, you can leave it at room temperature until ready to use (I would leave it out for several days, but I’m not a food safety specialist). I’ve tried distributing them before and they just look terrible because they overflow. I have a party at 5 pm and want to make these cupcakes with the icing but want to try to time it so I don’t have to keep it in the fridge and be able to make them to stay out for a few hours. I want to make cupcakes, frost, freeze them today and then remove in 2 days to serve. Or is it ok to use granulated sugar and mix it to powder form and use it that way? . In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Made a double batch and they were all gone. I was wondering if it would be ok to use food coloring on it. If you’re generously frosting your cupcakes (as seen in my cupcake photo below), then this frosting will handily cover 12-15 cupcakes. When it comes to decorating baked goods with frosting, I’ve mastered how to frost the perfect cupcake and pipe on sugar cookie icing.I just recently experimented with royal icing and am sharing all my tips and tricks that I learned along the way. Disclosure: I may earn a commission from purchases you make through affiliate links in this post at no additional cost to you. Lighter and fluffier than most cream cheese frostings and so good on cupcakes! I wish I had a good answer for you, but without testing it myself, I can’t say for sure. I made the vanilla cupcakes to go along with this frosting and they turned out great! Hey! Fill the cupcake liners half full with the batter and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when placed in the center of a cupcake. I would recommend a gel coloring so you don’t water down the frosting. Hi Letty, yes you can add food coloring. This definitely works for cakes! Fish Tacos Recipe with Best Fish Taco Sauce! This sounds amazing and supper easy! Whip the cream on high speed with an electric hand mixer (1-2 minutes) until thick, fluffy and spreadable. If it doesn’t load, be sure your ad blocker is turned off. Should I be doubling the recipe or will the recipe be enough as is? Can you taste cream cheese when you make it? Thank you for sharing that with us! I was wondering of i can use cool whip instead of heavy whipping cream to make this frosting? I haven’t tried those add-ins but my guess is that it would soften the frosting since you will be incorporating more liquid. Thank you. Hi Carolina, I haven’t tried freezing this frosting so I’m not 100% sure. Thanks for stopping by! Hi Ami, I haven’t tested that, but if you experiment using syrup or jam, you might add it to a small batch to see if you like the consistency, also be sure to add a little bit at a time so the frosting doesn’t get too thin. I'm Stef Pollack. It’s best to make the batter and bake right after. This recipe is amazing. Lastly, could this be frosted under fondant? I made cupcakes with my daughter and we used this frosting recipe. Do not expect this recipe to produce a flowy/chewy caramel such as one you would find in a candy bar or a caramel apple. Yes I fold in the whipped cream with a spatula. Would this be a good frosting to make roses on cupcakes? If you experiment please let me know how it goes! This works well on cakes . Depending on the power of your hand mixer you will need to mix it longer than the recipe calls for until you get the desired consistancy. Hi Jody, yes, we store this in the refrigerator! I would highly recommend using regular cream cheese as called for in the recipe. This looks amazing . . However, it’s easy to miss the correct moment to do the test and your icing can be ruined. Hi Susan, I imagine that should work. I would suggest keeping them chilled as long as possible and keeping them out of direct sunlight. I didn’t alter anything in the recipe. Thank you Natasha! It will still seem airy and soft and you don’t have to soften it. Make the icing: put the butter, vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons of the milk, and half the icing sugar in a large bowl and beat until smooth. Is this frosting recipe good for decorating with? It’s a perfect frosting! Did you alter anything in the recipe? I’ve been using this recipe for YEARS. But I have to keep it in the fridge until ready to eat. Try our cupcake frosting from the pumpkin cupcakes instead. August in DC is too hot for this recipe. You can even keep them frosted, covered, and refrigerated for a few days and they will taste great. Set on a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting. Hi Meg, are you certain you didn’t accidentally swap baking powder and baking soda? Hi Anna, Without testing that I cannot advise. It may take up to thirty minutes to reach the soft ball stage. When cake has cooled, ice between the layers, then ice top and sides of cake. The ice pack sounds like a great idea however. Yes! The only extra thing I did was after I put the frosting on the piping bags I left it in the freezer for maybe three minutes. I recommend the gel kind! Add a few drops of food coloring if desired. When I made it I doubled the recipe and (generously) piped it onto 45 cupcakes. Thank you for that awesome review! if so you have suggest a certain amount? Here is a tutorial from a friend of mine on making powdered sugar. It’s a great recipe and I really hope to get it right next time. Hi, it would make the consistency more loose using that much less sugar. That’s what I thought but wanted to be sure! This is my absolute favourite. I would be sure to crush them small enough so they pipe easier. This might be a strange question, but if I were to make a cake, and I put it in a cake carrier with a few ice packs, could that help the cake stay out longer (such as 5-6 hours) in room temperature? We had a little left over after cupcakes, and, since my husband was making cinnamon buns we decided to use that extra icing on them too – oh my gosh, it was so lovely on the cinnamon buns. Hi Natasha! I find when I use the tips the design does not hold. Thank you for sharing that great suggestion with us! Hi Natasha, I made your vanilla cupcakes and this frosting yesterday. Thanks! Should I whip/beat the frosting again just before using ? Thanks. Hi Samantha, yes, I have used it that way, just make sure to beat the cream until stiff peaks. Soften cream cheese inside of it’s packaging at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Any recommendations? What do you think? You’re welcome! Just three steps and you’ve nailed it! Basil? Keep in mind cool whip is quite a bit sweeter so add it to taste. *Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside. At what step would you add the food coloring…at the end or when combining cream cheese and powdered sugar? Hi Lori, they will hold up for several hours at room temperature (out of the sun) and they should be refrigerated overnight if not eaten the same day. We have tested with 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar which works but if you take out more, the texture will be affected. Make sure to beat the cream until stiff peaks. Cool completely before frosting. Hi Izabela! You’ll fall in love with this frosting and naturally, you’ll want to use it on all your desserts. Important: Do not let this mixture come to a boil. I think it would work to pipe it onto cupcakes and then freeze, but it might not be the ideal consistency to pipe after it is thawed. Do you think this frosting would hold up with fondant over it? I made them many times before, always a hit. Thanks for sharing your excellent review! This fluffy whipped cream and cream cheese frosting is the perfect cupcake frosting. Never fails, they always turn out sooo good. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes or cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Made these today with bailey icing…love them!! Thank you. An authentic caramel icing with no shortcut to great flavor. Thank you. The cupcake frosting and the cupcakes keep really well refrigerated. Heavy whipping cream which has a higher fat content and will whip much easier. Hi Brianna, I would recommend a gel coloring a few drops at a time, at the end so you don’t water down the frosting. Can i add a tablespoon of cocoa powder and remove a tablespoon of cake flour? I added it anyway to the whipped cream to keep from wasting it. Hi! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It’s so easy to make, and it works through a piping bag well. So tasty! What temperature did you have the cupcakes sitting in and for how long? Silly question, how long can the frosting sit out for? Hi, I just made the frosting but it seems too soft, like a little runny. As most regular muffin pans make 12 cupcakes, how do you handle recipes that serve 15? Periodically stir it to make sure everything is combining nicely. Add the dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk together. Also, you just fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, but you don’t beat them together, correct? I would add gel since it’s less likely to water down a frosting and add it a little at a time to maintain the consistency you want. Ok, would love to know what you find out! Do you have a cupcake carrier or something with a lid to cover them in the fridge? Thank you for giving this recipe an excellent review! Read more comments/reviewsAdd comment/review. I can’t Thank you enough for all the suggestions , That’s great to hear! Stir in the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each one. My pregnant friend was very fond of them thx! . What am I doing wrong? Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake/muffin pan with cupcake liners. This way it will be lighter. So sorry about that! These 3 piping tips are the only ones I use for frosting cupcakes. I haven’t tried the recipe yet to rate it. How to Make the Cupcake Frosting: Cooks Tip: For best results with whipped cream, freeze your mixing bowl and whisk attachment 10-15 minutes before using. Thanks. In a second mixing bowl (using the same electric mixer - no need to wash it), beat cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mine did “explode” at first in that they rose a lot more than I remember cupcakes rising, so the second round of pans I filled them like 1/4 full and turned out much better! If you raise the heat to make things go faster, you risk burning the sugar and having to start all over. Try it on a pound cake or spread it on sugar cookies. Could I add crush oreo’s into the frosting? You will need a candy thermometer to properly make this icing! Oh ok, got it! What did you use for the green with the strawberries and raspberries? Would this be a good frosting to use instead of like buttercream to make roses on a cake? 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