Betty's Cream Cheese Frosting for Happy Mother's Day Hummingbird Cake Recipe Video

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Cream Cheese Frosting for Happy Mother's Day Hummingbird Cake. This is a standard amount of frosting for a three-layer cake; you may make 1 ½ times the recipe or a double-recipe of frosting, if you like it particularly thick between the layers and on top.

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings8
CuisineTaste
FeelMethod
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Cream cheese8 Ounce, softened
 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), softened (1 stick)
 Confectioners sugar16 Ounce (powdered sugar or icing sugar)
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 426 Calories from Fat 186

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21 g32.5%

Saturated Fat 12.7 g63.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 61.4 mg20.5%

Sodium 92.6 mg3.9%

Total Carbohydrates 58 g19.3%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 55.8 g

Protein 2 g3.6%

Vitamin A 14.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 3.1% Iron 0.62%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
2. Gradually add confectioner's sugar and beat after each addition until light and fluffy.
3. Spread frosting between layers, around sides, and on the top of a three-layer cake.

SERVING
4. Serve the cake and enjoy!

TIPS
This frosting can be used for Hummingbird Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Carrot Cake, and others. It is always great on cupcakes, too.

Editors Review

This frosting can be used for any type of cakes such as, Hummingbird Cake, Red Velvet Cake. The Chef shows this easy way to make frosting for a cake on Mother's Day. This surely gives a fancy look to the cake.
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