Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cream Cheese Frosting
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This easy Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is silky smooth, sweet, and ready to put on cinnamon rolls, carrot cake, and cookies! It takes less than 10 minutes to make!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup butter , softened*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth, about 2 minutes. Mix in vanilla.
- Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well. For best results, beat frosting for several minutes, to make it extra smooth and fluffy/creamy in texture.
- Use to frost cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies and cookie bars.
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Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes about 3 cups of frosting; perfect for frosting a 9x13’’ cake, 2 layer cake, or 12-18 cupcakes.
- Butter: if using unsalted butter, add a small pinch of salt to the frosting.
- For thicker frosting: Add additional powdered sugar, or if you want it even stiffer without making it sweeter, add a little cornstarch (start with just one small spoonful at a time).
- For thinner frosting: Add a splash of milk (regular, evaporated, or heavy cream).
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting: add 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting: Use softened vegan butter and vegan cream cheese.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Make according to directions and place covered in the refrigerator for up to one week. Remove from refrigerator and allow to soften for 20-30 minutes before using.
- Freezing Instructions: Place prepared frosting in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and allow 20-30 minutes to soften at room temperature before using.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
28mg
(1%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
490IU
(10%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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