cream cheese frosting
Someone please tell me what I am doing wrong.
When I make cream cheese frosting , it will not hold a shape. The frosting looks like it is melted and runs over the cupcake. How do I get it thick enough to hold a pretty shape like the buttercream frosting does?
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Permalink Reply by Keegan Luvs Cake on
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What recipe are you using?
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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on
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Funny, Keegan, I was going to ask the same question. I have a really good recipe I'd be willing to share, Trisha, but if it's the same one you are using then we can go from there. :)
Keegan Luvs Cake said:What recipe are you using?
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THe recipe is; 1 8ozpkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter,softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp banana extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Did I put too much liquid in coming from the extract?
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My recipe is similar, although it calls for 1 1/2 lbs. powdered sugar. Mine is:
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 Cup butter
1 1/2 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Maybe the butter and cream cheese were too warm? If it looks too thin after you mix it in the blender, you may want to refrigerate it for a little while before piping it. Also refrigerate the cupcakes after frosting them. I hope that helps.
This recipe is the one I used for these cupcakes:
http://www.cakeswebake.com/photo/cupcake-contest-427?context=user
Trisha Fiveash said:THe recipe is; 1 8ozpkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter,softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp banana extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Did I put too much liquid in coming from the extract?
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Is this the first time you made this recipe? It seems as though with that ratio you should have more PS. The recipe I use if not using CC SMBC is: mamarobin's cream cheese version of indydebi's recipe:( I use hi ratio shortening)
1 2/3 cups Crisco
1 8 ounce box cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
4 LB. powdered sugar (SIFTED)
6 tablespoons Dream Whip
2 tablespoons vanilla (clear if you need white icing)
1 to 1 1/3 cups milk (I use half and half)
Put Crisco and cream cheese in mixing bowl and whip for 10-15 minutes.
Add about 1 1/2 pounds of the sifted powdered sugar, about 1/2 the milk and Dream Whip and mix until blended. Incorporate the rest of the powdered sugar, another 1/2 cup milk and vanilla. Let whip for at least 20 minutes. You may need to add up to 1/3 cups more milk...maybe even more. Just have to add until it "looks right". I like my icing pretty thick (still spreadable but thick)
I have also added 6 ounces of melted white chocolate to this icing and it is really, really good. It will require more milk if you add the chocolate, just add a teaspoon at a time until it "looks right". I used the icing with white chocolate added for a red velvet cake and it was a great flavor combination.
You can use half butter and half Crisco...I don't because of the heat and humidity in my area. This icing crust very well and will smooth beautifully using the viva method.
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Thanks so much for your help . I will try these different recipes and also becareful how warm i get the cream cheese and butter.
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Here in Ireland we have "farmer's markets" all over the place, and I have a stand at one every week, from which one of my best sellers is carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting. As I have to wrap each slice / wedge individually, I need a cream cheese frosting that will hold its shape, and I found the perfect recipe!
Hope it works as well for you! (sorry, dont have a measurement converter to hand!)
50 gram / 1.75oz butter, softened
50 gram / 1.75oz soft (cream) cheese
225 gram / 8oz icing (powered/confectioners) sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
In a bowl, beat together the butter, soft cheese, icing sugar and lemon juice until the mixture is fluffy and creamy.
YOu might need to add a little more sugar, but do so gradually, a little at a time.
I also throw in a tsp of orange extract when making the frosting for carrot cake, but you could add any flavour you wish.
Chill before use, and whisk briefly before spreading.
Hope it works! :o)
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Thank you Deirdre,
I am excited about all the response I have had from my question. I will try every recipe that is given to me. It will be fun. Thanks again
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