Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

I have always loved frosting! But one thing I don’t love is overpowering sweetness. Most frostings get too sweet, too quickly, BUT… never fear! I have mastered a perfectly balanced frosting that is sure to please even the pickiest dessert connoiseseur. This frosting is incredibly versatile, but we always love it on top of our Red Velvet Cupcakes, and we’re sure you will too. You can also use it on cakes and other desserts. The Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean is the star of the show, adding delicate flavor and sweetness. The possibilities are endless with a frosting as fantastic as this one! 

This recipe was developed and written by actual humans, not robots or artificial intelligence. What a crazy time we live in!

THE MADAGASCAR VANILLA DIFFERENCE

The best vanilla flavor comes from natural vanilla beans, and the best vanilla beans (a.k.a. pods) in the world are found on an island off of the eastern coast of Africa, Madagascar. Vanilla beans have been harvested in this region for a very long time, and the climate is unique and perfect for growing this valuable crop.

We’ve focused on providing premium baking products, and the vanilla products included in this recipe are all made with the best Grade A Madagascar Vanilla. You will be able to tell the difference between low quality vanilla “flavoring” and the taste of high-quality vanilla beans grown in nature. You could substitute and use low quality vanilla in the recipe below, but the flavor will not be the same. Whether you buy from us or another vendor, we hope you choose Madagascar Vanilla to get the most out of your Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting.

FROSTING vs. ICING

You might be using the words frosting and icing interchangeably (I know I’ve done it!), but there is actually a difference between these two sweet treats. Frosting, like this Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe, uses some sort of fat (in this case cream cheese) to create a substance that holds its form. It is important for frosting to hold its shape, as it is often placed upon cupcakes and cakes.

Icing is usually made up of sugar or another sweetener mixed with a liquid that makes it spread easily and not hold its form. Icing is more commonly used on cookies and doughnuts.

You can actually put these two friends together and use icing to decorate on top of frosting, which is a common on birthday cakes. Now, you’re ready! The next time you hear someone use the term “frosting” instead of “icing,” you’ll know the truth!