Ina Garten Red Velvet Frosting Recipe
If you love red velvet cake, you will love this frosting. Ina Garten’s red velvet frosting is creamy and smooth. It tastes sweet, but not too sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 225g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- A pinch of salt optional
Instructions
Beat the Butter
- Put the butter in a bowl. Beat until it is soft and smooth.
Add Cream Cheese
- Add cream cheese to the butter. Beat until fully mixed.
Mix in Vanilla
- Pour in vanilla extract. Beat for 30 seconds more.
Add Powdered Sugar
- Add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Mix well after each cup.
Check Texture
- Stop when frosting is thick and creamy. It should hold its shape.
Add Cream Slowly
- Add 1 tablespoon cream. Mix. Add more if needed.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the frosting. Add a pinch of salt if too sweet.
Chill If Needed
- If frosting is too soft, chill for 10 minutes. Then mix again.
Frost Your Cake
- Spread frosting on your cake or cupcakes. Use a spatula for smooth edges.
Store Leftovers
- Keep leftover frosting in the fridge. Use within 3 days.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese.
- Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps.
- Beat well for a smooth texture.
- Add cream slowly to avoid a runny frosting.
- Chill the frosting if it gets too soft.