Thursday, January 31, 2013

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

One of my favorite frostings...simply delicious!


Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting 
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Ingredients:
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup shortening
few grains of salt (optional)
3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon imitation butter flavoring
2 teaspoons meringue powder (optional)
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, for desired consistency

Directions:
Mix together butter, cream cheese, shortening, (and salt, if using) until light and fluffy. Add in vanilla extract, butter flavoring, (and meringue powder, if using). Mix well. Add in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once all sugar has been added, mix on medium speed for 5 minutes. Add cream (or milk) 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed for desired consistency. 


 

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