Homemade Nothing Bundt Cake Icing Recipe | Easy Guide
Discover how to make the iconic Nothing Bundt Cake icing recipe at home. Learn the secrets to creating that perfect cream cheese frosting with our step-by-step guide.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Spatula
- Piping bag
- Large round piping tip (1A recommended)
- Measuring cups
- Airtight container (for storage)
Ingredients
For Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 –2½ cups powdered sugar adjust to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1–2 tsp lemon juice for tang
Instructions
Step 1: Soften Ingredients
- Let cream cheese and butter sit at room temperature for 30–60 minutes.
- Ensure they are soft but not melted.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Vanilla
- Beat butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
Step 3: Add Cream Cheese
- Add softened cream cheese.
- Beat until fully smooth and lump-free.
Step 4: Add Powdered Sugar
- Gradually add powdered sugar (1 cup at a time).
- Mix on low speed first, then increase speed.
- Beat until creamy and thick.
Step 5: Adjust Texture
- If too thick → add 1 tsp milk
- If too thin → add more powdered sugar
- Optional: mix in lemon juice for flavor balance
Step 6: Chill
- Refrigerate frosting for 20–30 minutes
- This helps firm it for piping
Step 7: Pipe Signature Pattern
- Fill piping bag with frosting
- Start at outer edge of bundt cake
- Pipe inward lines that fall naturally toward center
- Repeat evenly around cake
- Fill center hole with extra frosting