Cream Cheese Frosting
A rich, creamy, and tangy cream cheese frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Enough for 24 cupcakes or a two-layer cake 1x
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Creaming the Base: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until the frosting is smooth.
- Use the frosting to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or any other baked goods as desired.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest flavor and smoothest texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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