Description
Rainbow chip frosting delivers delightful nostalgia for classic cake lovers seeking childhood memories. Sprinkled colorful chips create sweet, creamy perfection that will make desserts sing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5.25 oz (149 g) Wilton rainbow chip crunch sprinkles
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 8 tbsps (113 g) butter
- 4 cups (480 g) confectioners’ sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Butter Preparation: Whip unsalted butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer at medium speed until the mixture transforms into a light, airy texture, approximately 3 minutes.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually sift powdered sugar into the creamy base in two separate batches, mixing thoroughly after each addition to eliminate potential lumps and create a smooth consistency.
- Flavor Enhancement: Infuse pure vanilla extract into the mixture, continuing to beat for 4-5 minutes until the frosting develops a silky, whipped texture with soft, elegant peaks.
- Sprinkle Incorporation: Delicately fold rainbow chip sprinkles throughout the frosting using a flexible spatula, ensuring an even, vibrant distribution of colorful elements.
- Application: Immediately spread the frosting over two 9-inch cake layers or generously top 18 standard-sized cupcakes, showcasing the frosting’s optimal texture and spreadability.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing that creates a silky frosting texture.
- Sifting Technique: Gradually sift powdered sugar in batches to prevent clumping and achieve a perfectly smooth, creamy consistency.
- Mixing Timing: Beat the mixture for exactly 4-5 minutes to develop soft, stable peaks that hold their shape beautifully on cakes and cupcakes.
- Sprinkle Distribution: Fold rainbow chips gently with a spatula to prevent color bleeding and maintain the vibrant, playful appearance of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 99 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg