Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Cream Cheese Frosting is a smooth, creamy topping made from softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. When whipped together, the frosting becomes thick and spreadable, with a balance of sweet and tangy notes. It pairs well with cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods requiring a rich, luscious topping.
Description
Softened unsalted butter and cream cheese are beaten until smooth, with the butter lightened by beating at high speed. Adding vanilla extract and salt enhances flavor balance. Powdered sugar is incorporated gradually, mixing at low speed to prevent dusting and then whipped at high speed for 2-3 minutes to achieve a thick, fluffy texture.
The resulting frosting is smooth, spreadable, and holds shape well, making it ideal for decorating or topping desserts. The cream cheese adds tang and richness that cuts through sweetness, lending a pleasant complexity.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter softened and cut into pieces, unsalted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened and cut into pieces
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place butter into a large mixing bowl. With an electric mixer, beat butter until smooth and creamy then beat on high speed 1 minute until lightened in color.
- Beat in softened cream cheese, just until combined, scraping down the bowl.
- Beat in vanilla and salt until incorporated.
- Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix on low speed until incorporated. Once all the powdered sugar is in, Increase to high speed and beat another 2-3 minutes until whipped, thick and spreadable, scraping down the bowl a couple of times to ensure everything is really well blended.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbs
20g
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
44mg
(2%)
Potassium
18mg
(0%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
481IU
(10%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cupcakes or 2-layer 9" cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 20g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 481IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
197 reviews
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