Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this classic Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly sweet, tangy, and velvety, it’s the ideal topping for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 ½ to 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavorings: Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing to combine.
- Gradually Add Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until the frosting reaches your desired sweetness and consistency.
- Beat Until Fluffy: Continue to beat for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Use or Store: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Bring back to room temperature before spreading.
Notes
- For a thicker frosting suitable for piping, use the full 4 cups of powdered sugar.
- If too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time to loosen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
