Nothing Bundt Cakes Frosting Recipe and Piping Technique (2024)

Published: Feb 21, 2023 · Updated: Feb 21, 2023 by Katie Olesen · This post may contain affiliate links, through which I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

If you're a fan of the popular bakery chain, Nothing Bundt Cakes, you're likely familiar with their signature cream cheese frosting. You can easily recreate that fluffy, tangy icing right at home with this easy recipe, a perfect copycat of the Nothing Bundt Cakes frosting! Plus, you'll also get tips and tricks for piping the icing just like you see on those delicious bundt cakes!

So you want to learn exactly how to make that amazing cream cheese frosting and pipe it in that unique shape? You've come to the right place! If you can pipe a straight line, you can definitely master this easy technique! Make the perfect bundt cake that looks just like it came from a bakery!

If you want to make a Nothing Bundt Cakes copycat cake recipe, be sure to check out my gluten-free recipe for the White Chocolate Raspberry Cake. Arguably, the most popular Nothing Bundt Cake, this recipe is so tender and delicious!

Ingredients

To make the perfect Nothing Bundt Cakes frosting, you need the right ingredients. This smooth and creamy icing recipe only requires five simple ingredients: cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream.

Equipment

To make this Nothing Bundt Cakes frosting and to pipe it to perfection, you'll need some basic tools. With them, you'll be well on your way to making this bakery-quality cake!

1. First, you'll need an electric mixer, either a stand mixer or a handheld one, to whip the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
2. You'll also need mixing bowls, measuring cups, and measuring spoons or a kitchen scale to accurately measure out the ingredients.
3. To pipe the frosting, you'll need a 16-inch pastry bag and a 1A piping tip to achieve the thick, round lines.
4. A cake turntable makes it easier to apply the frosting but isn't required. If you don't have a cake turntable, you can use a lazy susan to achieve a similar effect.
5. A straight edge spatula is used to help create a smooth surface in the center hole, giving your bundt cake a finished appearance.
6. To make the cakes, you'll need a bundt cake pan or mini bundt pan.

How To Make Nothing Bundt Cakes Icing

These step-by-step instructions will show you how to make the cream cheese frosting. It's very simple and easy to do! Start with room temperature, softened ingredients for the best results.

1. In a large bowl, such as the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy. Use your electric mixer on medium speed. If using a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until well combined.
3. Add the vanilla extract and blend.
4. Blend in the heavy cream and mix until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
5. If the frosting is too thick, add another teaspoon of heavy cream at a time to achieve a good piping consistency.

How to Frost A Nothing Bundt Cake

Now learn how to achieve the classic piped look, just like Nothing Bundt Cakes!

1. Fit your piping bag with the 1M tip. Cut the tip off of the piping bag, just enough that the end of the tip will show but the rest of the tip remains securely in the bag.
2. Next, fill your piping bag with the frosting, being careful not to overfill it. You want enough frosting to last through the piping process, but not so much that you can't twist the top closed.

1. Place the cooled bundt cake on a serving plate and place the plate on a turntable.
2. Position the tip of the piping bag near the outer edge of the cake.
3. Apply pressure to the top of the piping bag with one hand to start the flow of frosting, while using the other hand to guide the tip of the bag up and over the top of the cake.
4. Ensure the tip of the piping bag does not touch the cake and let the icing fall from the bag onto the cake.
5. Once over the center hole of the bundt cake, release the pressure and let the icing fall into the hole.
6. Rotate the cake back and forth while continuing to pipe lines all around the cake to create a varied pattern and cover most of the cake with icing.
7. Use a straight edge spatula to smooth the center hole of the bundt cake by placing the spatula in the center hole, perpendicular to the cake, and turning the cake to allow the spatula to smooth the icing.

Adding Decorations

At Nothing Bundt Cakes, you can add themed decorations like candles, banners, and tissue paper pom-poms to the cakes. These decorations add a touch of whimsy and a pop of color, giving the bundt cakes a fun and festive look!

You can make tissue paper pom-poms at home or buy them from the dollar stores, along with other fun and festive cake decorations.

Once your cake is iced, place it in the refrigerator to allow the icing set up before adding any decorations. Once the frosting is stiff, you can place your pom-pom right in the center of the cake and fill in around it with cupcake or cake picks that fit the theme of your party.

Variations

You can play around with various piping tips for this cake, other options that are similar in size to the 1A tip are the 1M tip, which is an extra large open star tip, or a 2D tip which is a drop flower tip. Each will give a more textured appearance.

How to Store Cream Cheese Icing

Cream cheese frosting should be stored in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. If you have any leftover frosting, transfer the icing to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.

When you're ready to use the frosting, simply remove it from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature.

If the frosting is too stiff, give it a quick mix with an electric mixer to loosen it up. Add another tablespoon of heavy cream, if needed, to achieve a piping consistency.

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