Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Shiny Cream Cheese Frosting 3.7 (15) 1 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 May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 3 cups Use this recipe to frost our Citrus Poppyseed Cake, Banana Cake, or your favorite cupcakes. Ingredients 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 3 cups confectioners' sugar Directions In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium-low speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add butter, and cream until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners' sugar on low speed, and mix until completely combined. Beat frosting on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Transfer to an airtight container, and chill until firm, 3 hours or overnight. Cook's Notes Let this frosting chill for at least three hours before spreading. Rate it Print