Red Velvet Cream Cheese Buttercream

The Only Red Velvet Cream Cheese Buttercream Recipe You’ll Need

If you’re a red velvet lover, this is one recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

Whether you’re filling macarons, layering cookies, topping brownies, or frosting cupcakes, this Red Velvet Cream Cheese Buttercream delivers the perfect balance of rich cocoa flavour and tangy cream cheese goodness. It’s smooth, fluffy, and just the right amount of decadent.

What really takes this recipe to the next level is using Jenna Rae Cakes Liquid Red Velvet, which enhances both the flavour and colour without compromising texture. You can find this liquid in-store at Love and Flour, making it easy to recreate this bakery-quality buttercream at home.

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Buttercream Recipe

Makes approximately 4 cups

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup cream cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup salted butter, room temperature
• ½ cup vegetable shortening
• 3 ½ cups icing sugar
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
• 1 ½ teaspoons Jenna Rae Cakes Liquid Red Velvet
• 1 teaspoon liquid red food colouring

Method:

1. In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the cream cheese on high speed for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
2. Add the butter and shortening. Mix on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until fully combined and smooth.
3. Sift together the icing sugar and cocoa powder.
4. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients. Mix for about 30 seconds, then increase speed to high and whip for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
5. Scrape down the bowl, then add the vanilla bean paste, Liquid Red Velvet, and red food colouring. Mix for 1 more minute until fully incorporated.

Tips for Best Results

• Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free buttercream
• Don’t skip sifting the icing sugar and cocoa powder
• For best texture, rewhip after chilling before using

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Before using, let it sit at room temperature for about 1 hour, then rewhip for 30 seconds to bring back its fluffy texture.

How to Use This Buttercream

This buttercream is incredibly versatile. Try it with:

• Red velvet macarons
• Cookie sandwiches
• Brownie toppings
• Cupcakes or layered cakes

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever been disappointed by dry or overly sweet red velvet frosting, this recipe will change that. It’s balanced, flavourful, and easy to make with the right ingredients.

And if you’re ready to try it, stop by Love and Flour to grab the Jenna Rae Cakes Liquid Red Velvet and start baking.