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Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting features creamy, smooth frosting made by beating softened cream cheese and butter together, then incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract. The result is a spreadable, slightly tangy frosting ideal for topping cupcakes or layer cakes. For a stiffer consistency suitable for piping, chilling or adding cornstarch can be used.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
3
cups
Calories:
145 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened, salted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth using a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat again until creamy and smooth.
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Notes
- For stiffer frosting suitable for piping, refrigerate 15-30 minutes or add 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2-3 days; let come to room temperature before use.
- Freeze up to 3 months; thaw overnight in fridge and re-beat before applying.
- This recipe makes about 3 cups, enough for 12 cupcakes or a 2-layer cake.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2Tablespoons
Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.