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Cream Cheese Frosting

This creamy and smooth cream cheese frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, adding a rich, tangy flavor that enhances any dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3/4 stick 3/4 stick (85 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature Ensure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups (188 grams) powdered sugar, sifted Sifting helps avoid lumps.
  • 6 ounces 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese, completely softened to room temperature Cream cheese should be at room temperature.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract Don't skip this ingredient; it adds wonderful flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sifted powdered sugar on low.
  • Gradually increase the speed to medium-high to avoid a sugar cloud.
  • Beat for 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
  • Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl and paddle.
  • Add the cream cheese and continue beating on medium-high for 1 minute until fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla and mix for 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
  • Scrape down the bowl again as needed to ensure everything is well mixed.

Notes

Store leftover cream cheese frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Let it sit at room temperature to soften before using again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgSugar: 12g
Keyword Baking, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Topping, Easy Frosting, Frosting Recipe
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