Cream Cheese Frosting
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4.9
Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
Cream Cheese Frosting is prepared by first beating butter with powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth, then gradually mixing in chilled, cubed cream cheese to maintain texture. The use of full-fat block-style cream cheese ensures a smooth and thick consistency without becoming runny.
The resulting frosting is creamy with a balance of sweetness and subtle tang from the cream cheese. It pairs well with a variety of baked goods including cupcakes, 8- or 9-inch cakes, and 9x13-inch sheet cakes.
For best results, frostings stored in the refrigerator can be brought to cool room temperature and stirred before use. This frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen up to 3 months in airtight containers. When frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese chilled and cut into 16 pieces
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt on low speed until smooth, then mix for an additional 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Increase the speed to medium-low and add the cream cheese one piece at a time and mix until smooth, then mix for an additional 2 minutes.
Notes
- Use full-fat block-style cream cheese for proper texture; avoid low-fat or spreadable types.
- Frosted items can sit at room temperature for a few hours but should be refrigerated for longer storage.
- Bring frosting to cool room temperature before using if refrigerated, stirring vigorously to restore spreadability.
- Freeze frosting in airtight containers for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| 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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4.9
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