Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
The Cream Cheese Frosting recipe begins by creaming together unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar, buttermilk powder, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth. This base is flavor-rich with the addition of buttermilk powder contributing a subtle tanginess alongside the vanilla. Then, chilled cream cheese cut into pieces is gradually incorporated and beaten until fully blended, resulting in a thick and creamy frosting.
This frosting yields about 4 cups, enough to cover one cake or 24 cupcakes. It has a texture that is smooth and spreadable, not overly sweet, allowing the cream cheese's slight tang to stand out. It pairs well with a variety of cakes, particularly those with denser crumb or fruit and spice flavors.
Keeping the cream cheese chilled and adding it in pieces aids in achieving a smooth consistency without lumps. The frosting can be applied directly or used for piping decorative finishes.
Ingredients
- 16 Tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar (12 ounces)
- 1/3 cup buttermilk powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces cream cheese chilled and cut into 12 equal pieces.
Instructions
- In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, beat butter, powdered sugar, buttermilk powder, vanilla and salt, on low speed until smooth. Add cream cheese, one piece at a time and beat until well blended and smooth.
- Makes about 4 cups. Enough for one cake or 24 cupcakes.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 4 cups, suitable for one cake or 24 cupcakes.
- Ensure cream cheese is chilled and cut into small pieces before mixing to achieve smooth texture.
- You can adjust sweetness by varying the amount of confectioners' sugar to taste.
- Keep frosting refrigerated if not using immediately, and bring back to spreading temperature before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 427IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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