Best 6 Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Prepare to indulge your taste buds with our collection of delectable "nutty cream cheese frosting" recipes, a symphony of flavors that will transform your cakes, cookies, and cupcakes into truly unforgettable creations. Whether you prefer the classic taste of a simple nutty cream cheese frosting or crave the excitement of more adventurous flavor combinations, we have got you covered. With our carefully curated selection of recipes, you'll discover endless possibilities to satisfy your sweet tooth and create unforgettable treats that will impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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You know that no cake, cupcake, bar or cookie is complete without the perfect layer of cream cheese icing or frosting. Luckily, our spreadable and creamy homemade recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Sweet with just the right amount of tang, this from-scratch Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect finish for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, pumpkin-spice bars and more. Soon you'll be adding this cream cheese frosting recipe to everything on the dessert tray and more.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
  • Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

BASIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This recipe delivers a basic cream cheese frosting using just butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla.

Provided by JJ

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat softened butter and cream cheese until well blended.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 110.9 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

ITALIAN CREAM CAKE WITH NUTTY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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From Good Housingkeeping Magazine online. "This recipe was in our paper this past weekend. Thought I'd share...CMAMY"

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 3 layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs, separated
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
chopped pecans or coconut

Steps:

  • CAKE:.
  • Set oven at 350°F.
  • Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  • Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  • Add vanilla, beat until blended.
  • Combine flour and soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Beat at low speed until blended after each addition.
  • Stir in coconut.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, fold into batter.
  • Pour batter into three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
  • FROSTING:.
  • Place pecans in a shallow pan; bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until roasted, stirring occasionally. Cool.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Add sugar, beating at low speed until blended.
  • Beat at high speed until smooth; stir in pecans.
  • Yield: about 4 cups.
  • ASSMBLE:.
  • Spread Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with pecans if desired.
  • Yield: one (3-layer) cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9191, Fat 497.8, SaturatedFat 229.4, Cholesterol 1804.8, Sodium 4046, Carbohydrate 1115.9, Fiber 20.4, Sugar 898.3, Protein 96.9

NUTTY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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For those who can't get enough nuts. Excellent on applesauce, pumpkin and carrot cakes.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Cream Cheese Frosting

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat softened butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Beat in confectioners' sugar until cream; add chopped pecans. Spread on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 66.3 mg, Sugar 33.1 g

NUTTY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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For those who can't get enough nuts. Excellent on applesauce, pumpkin and carrot cakes.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Cream Cheese Frosting

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat softened butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Beat in confectioners' sugar until cream; add chopped pecans. Spread on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 66.3 mg, Sugar 33.1 g

CHERRY NUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Cherry Nut Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bamamom3

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 (16 ounce) powdered sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speen until creamy.
  • Add vanilla and coconut extract. Gradually add powered sugar, beating well.
  • Fold in pecans and cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.5, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 166.3, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 56.2, Protein 3.5

Tips for Making Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • Use softened cream cheese: This will make it easier to mix and will result in a smoother frosting.
  • Cream the cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the frosting, making it light and airy.
  • Add the powdered sugar gradually: This will help to prevent the frosting from becoming too thick or grainy.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract and salt: These ingredients will help to enhance the flavor of the frosting.
  • Add the chopped nuts: Use your favorite type of nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds. Stir them in until they are evenly distributed.
  • Use the frosting immediately: Cream cheese frosting is best used fresh, as it can become runny if it is stored for too long.

Conclusion:

If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make frosting, nutty cream cheese frosting is a great option. It is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a frosting that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you are baking, give nutty cream cheese frosting a try!

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