Amish Cake Frosting/Icing 🎂
Description
This Amish cake frosting/icing recipe is an absolute delight! Passed down through generations, this recipe comes straight from my Amish mother-in-law, and let me tell you, it’s absolutely AMAZING! It’s hard to beat and pairs perfectly with almost any flavor of cake. Get ready to indulge in pure bliss with this delectable frosting!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Low Protein, < 15 Mins, Easy
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient |
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8 oz | Cream cheese |
2/3 cup | Brown sugar |
1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
1/8 tsp | Salt |
2 cups | Cool Whip |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 1826.2
- Fat Content: 115.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 76.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 249.9mg
- Sodium Content: 1099.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 188.9g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 185.4g
- Protein Content: 15.5g
Yield
This recipe yields enough frosting to generously cover a 9×13 cake.
Instructions
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Beat Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. This step is crucial for achieving that perfect creamy texture, so don’t rush it!
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Fold in Cool Whip: Once the cream cheese mixture is smooth and creamy, gently fold in the Cool Whip until it’s fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix, as you want to maintain that airy texture.
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Frost Your Cake: Spread this heavenly frosting generously over your cooled cake of choice. Whether it’s a classic chocolate cake, a moist vanilla cake, or even a fruity delight, this Amish frosting will take it to the next level of deliciousness!
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Enjoy Your Creation: Now comes the best part – indulging in your masterpiece! Cut yourself a slice of cake topped with this divine Amish frosting, and savor each heavenly bite. Trust me, it’s a taste sensation you won’t soon forget!
Tips and Tricks
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For the creamiest frosting, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you begin. This will help it blend smoothly and evenly with the other ingredients.
- Customize Your Flavor: Feel free to get creative with this recipe! Add a splash of almond extract for a subtle nutty flavor, or stir in some cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist.
- Make It in Advance: This frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be sure to give it a good stir before using it to ensure it’s nice and smooth.
- Double the Batch: If you’re planning to frost a larger cake or just can’t get enough of this delicious frosting, go ahead and double the batch. It’s always better to have too much frosting than not enough!
Final Thoughts
There you have it – a foolproof recipe for Amish cake frosting/icing that’s sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and easy preparation, this frosting is guaranteed to impress even the toughest critics. So go ahead, whip up a batch today and treat yourself to a slice of pure bliss!