Finish off cakes, loaves and desserts with this creamy icing. Ideal for veggie based cakes, and a perfect companion to all spices, it is sure to be the perfect companion to your baked goods.
What you'll need
- 600 g icing sugar, sifted
- 100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 250 g cream cheese, cold
Step 1
Beat the icing sugar and butter together in an electric mixer on a medium speed until the mixture comes together and is well mixed.
Step 2
Add the cream cheese and beat until it is completely incorporated. Turn the mixer up to medium-high speed. Continue beating until the icing is light and fluffy. Be careful not to over-beat the icing or it can turn runny.
Variations
- Add a tablespoon of citrus zest to the butter and icing sugar in step one to make a zingy icing.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter and icing sugar in step one.
- Sprinkle crushed nuts over the finished cake to add contrast to the icing.
- For extra zing, try beating in a tablespoon of your choice of citrus juice into the icing.
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