Cream Cheese Buttercream
smooth & tangy buttercream, perfect to top off any type of cake
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla flavoring
- 1 pinch salt
- 32 oz powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Soften butter and place in bowl of mixer. Add shortening, cream cheese, vanilla, and salt. Beat all of these ingredients on high until well combined, scrapping down sides of bowl as needed.
- Turn the mixer to low speed and slowly add the powdered sugar until combined.
- Heat the water in the microwave or in a small saucepan until hot, then add to mixer. Mix ingredients again until combined.
- Add the heavy cream and continue mixing until well combined. Pause mixing to scrap down sides of bowl. Mix one more time on high for 2-3 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- store in airtight container in fridge
- This recipe makes enough icing to generously top 2-3 dozen cupcakes, which is a lot! If you are making a small cake or just a few cupcakes I recommend making a half batch.