Easy Cream Cheese Frosting without Powdered Sugar

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  • Prep Time

    1 min

  • Cook Time

    1 min

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings (for 6 cupcakes)

  • Calories

    333 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Cream Cheese Frosting without Powdered Sugar

Made with only 4 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes, this is the EASIEST and most delicious cream cheese frosting. It’s easy to pipe and sturdy enough to sit at room temperature for 3-4 hours.This recipe makes 1.5 to 2 cups of frosting, enough for 6-8 cupcakes or one 8-inch round cake.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese* room temperature and softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter** room temperature and softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Allow cream cheese and butter to come to room temperature. The Trick to do this quickly: you can cut your butter and cream cheese into smaller pieces and microwave them on a flat plate at 50% power at 5-second intervals. Check them after each 5 seconds until they are nice and soft. It will take less than 30 seconds for each ingredient.
  2. Add softened cream cheese and butter to a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer and stand mixer until smooth. It’ll take about 2 minutes.
  3. Add sugar gradually, about 1/4 cup at a time. Beat until well combined. Make sure to scrape the bowl to get the mixture from the side of the bowl.
  4. Add vanilla extract and beat for one more minute. (You can add food gel coloring and mix it in gently.)
  5. Use on completely cooled cupcakes, cakes, and any other baked goods. The cupcakes in the post photos were frosted using Wilton Decorating Tip 4B. I also like Wilton 8B or Atecp 849 for piping frosting.

Notes

  • * Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature and softened properly. If they are too cold, you can have lumps in your frosting.
  • ** Use unsalted butter for the best results. You can add a pinch of salt if you prefer.
  • This recipe produces a nice firm frosting that can hold its shape very well, but if you prefer a thicker or firmer texture, leave your frosting in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up more.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Net Carbohydrates 19g Protein 2g (4%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 79mg (26%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 980IU (20%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings (for 6 cupcakes)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Net Carbohydrates 19g
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 980IU 20%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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