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10 Must-Know Tips For Making Perfect Cream Cheese Icing By Chelsea Falin Dec. 4, 2025 1:19 pm EST

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When you're looking to top your baked goods, there's a range of icings you might use. One of the most common types is buttercream icing , which is what you'll often find on cupcakes and cakes. However, another excellent icing to add to your repertoire is cream cheese icing — a diverse, rich option that can add depth, contrast, and sweetness to various dishes. One of my favorite things to use cream cheese on is homemade fudgy brownies , but it's also fantastic icing for carrot cake , red velvet cake, cinnamon rolls, and even French toast, to name a few. While cream cheese icing is very easy

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