Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
 
Makes about 7 cups
Ingredients
  • 2 cups quartered hulled fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8½ to 9½ cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, ¼ cup water, and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until strawberries have almost entirely broken down and sauce is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, and let cool completely.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese at medium speed until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add butter, vanilla, and salt, and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and no cream cheese lumps remain, 3 to 4 minutes. With mixer on low speed, gradually add 8½ cups confectioners’ sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Increase mixer speed to medium-high, and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Using a rubber spatula, fold in cooled strawberry jam. If frosting becomes too soft with addition of jam, beat in up to remaining 1 cup confectioners’ sugar to thicken frosting. Use immediately.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/strawberry-orange-layer-cake/