Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cream Cheese Frosting for Carrot Cake Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 17, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email All you need are four ingredients (cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla) to make this irresistible frosting for a carrot cake. It's a classic cream cheese topping that takes just a few minutes of mixing—then it's ready to spread. You can also make it up to three days ahead; refrigerate until you need it. Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 4 ounces bar cream cheese (½ package) 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions With an electric mixer, beat butter and bar cream cheese, both at room temperature, until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract; beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using. Rate it Print