Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Indulge in the creamy and luscious delight of homemade Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, this frosting is a must-have for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups (enough for 24 cupcakes or a 2-layer cake) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and beat again until fully incorporated. Adjust the consistency with more powdered sugar if needed.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, use less powdered sugar.
- To make it stiffer for piping, add more powdered sugar or chill briefly before using.
- Let chilled frosting come to room temperature and beat again before spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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