Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cream Cheese Frosting for "Parade" Cupcakes By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 20, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 5 cups Use this recipe to make our "Parade" Cupcakes. Add food coloring to one-half cup frosting for piping letters or designs. Ingredients ¾ pound cream cheese, room temperature ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks), room temperature 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract 6 cups confectioners' sugar Directions In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract on low speed until smooth. Gradually add the sugar a little at a time, incorporating it into the butter mixture before adding more. Beat until easy to spread. Store, refrigerated, in an airtight container up to 3 days. Print