Barefoot Contessa's Cream Cheese Icing
Ina Garten's go-to cream cheese frosting recipe, perfect for any cake. A rich, smooth blend with optional pecans for texture.
6 ingredients-2 steps-Frosting for one large cake
Updated Feb 1, 2026
American
Recipe by Ina Garten
Ingredients
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Equipment Needed
- stand mixer with paddle attachment
Ingredients
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Equipment Needed
- stand mixer with paddle attachment
Instructions
- 1
Mix ingredients
Mix in mixer, fitted with paddle attachment until very smooth, adding ingredients in order listed.
- 2
Add nuts
Optional: Stir in 2 cup pecan bits for texture.
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