I have lived in 8 different cities in my lifetime. I know what it feels like to be the new family in the neighborhood. Since I was surrounded by family when I was growing up, it was a bit intimidating when I moved away for the first time. I have wonderful friends at each stop on the road, and I keep in touch with many. When we moved to Garfield six years ago, there were many families that welcomed us. One family, in particular, was Mrs. Martha and Mr. Nick’s family. They invited us to family gatherings and made us feel as if we had been part of this community forever.
Recently, while at a friend’s wedding, who also happens to be Mrs. Martha’s daughter, I tried a cake frosted with this light and airy whipped cream cheese frosting. Mrs. Martha was nice enough to share the recipe with me. I prepared a red velvet cake for the picture, but Mrs. Martha says that this frosting is great on chocolate, strawberry, and lemon cakes too. This frosting is not your typical cream cheese frosting. It isn’t as rich or sweet as traditional cream cheese frosting, which makes it perfect for a summer cake. Whip up your favorite cake recipe today and try this simple and fabulous frosting.
- 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 (16-oz.) container Cool Whip
- Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer. Add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and Cool Whip, beating until mixed well.
- Frost your favorite cake between layers and on top and sides. Keep cake refrigerated.
