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Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Cream cheese frosting is super easy to make and this easy recipe turns out great every single time. This creamy, tasty frosting pairs perfectly with your favorite cake or cupcake. It is irresistibly delicious!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 466kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup salted butter softened, 1 1/2 sticks
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), mix the butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat on medium-high speed for 3 minutes.
  • You can pipe this or spread it, whichever you prefer. It is great on your favorite cake, cupcakes or fruit pizza!

Notes

  • For a sturdier frosting, add extra confectioner’s sugar (1/4 cup at a time) until the desired consistency is reached OR add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch. You may want an extra sturdy frosting when you are piping it onto certain baked goods.
  • Use good quality, full fat cream cheese! Do not be tempted to buy a super cheap brand or to use a low-fat version. The end product will be altered if you do!
  • This frosting tends to get a little bit soft, especially if it sits in warm weather, so be sure to refrigerate the baked goods once they are frosted until they’re ready to be served.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 58mg | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 862IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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