Cream Cheese Frosting From Scratch
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Cream Cheese Frosting From Scratch
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This Cream Cheese Frosting is a smooth and creamy spread made from softened cream cheese, butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and a tiny pinch of kosher salt. It blends into a luscious, sweet topping ideal for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts that benefit from a rich, tangy flavor balance. The frosting carries a smooth texture that spreads easily and adds a tangy sweetness to baked goods.
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Cream Cheese Frosting From Scratch is made by creaming together softened cream cheese and butter with vanilla and a small pinch of salt to enhance flavor. Confectioners sugar is added gradually and blended until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. It provides a velvety texture and a mild tang from the cream cheese that balances well with the sweetness. This frosting is a common choice for topping cakes and cupcakes because it holds its shape well and complements a variety of flavors. It can be used immediately after mixing to frost your favorite treats.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz cream cheese from scratch
- 4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- kosher salt tiny pinch
Instructions
- In a medium bowls add cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract and salt. Cream with a hand mixer. Slowly add sugar, one cup at a time and blend until creamy.
- Frost your favorite treat!
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