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The Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

The Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

The Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is a delicious and sturdy frosting perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings
Calories 146 kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened, brick-style, not spreadable
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (500g)

Instructions
 

  • Combine butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer (or you may use an electric mixer) and beat until creamy, well-combined, and lump-free.
  • Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well to combine.
  • With mixer on low, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.
  • Use to frost completely cooled cake or cupcakes.

Notes

This is a sturdy and pipe-able frosting that will hold its shape and is comparable to buttercream in texture. For less sweet frosting, you can use less sugar. If too thick, thin with a splash of heavy cream or milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cake decoration, Cream Cheese Frosting, cupcake frosting, frosting, sweet recipes
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