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Light & Fluffy Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
This whipped cream cheese frosting is seriously the only recipe you'll ever need – light as air but still rich and tangy. Perfect on everything from carrot cake to cinnamon rolls.
Prep Time
8 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream.
- Whip for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Notes
- Be careful not to overwhip the frosting, as it can cause the cream cheese to become too soft and the frosting to lose its structure.
- This frosting is sturdy enough to hold up between cake layers, making it an excellent choice for layered cakes without being overly heavy.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to suit your taste. For a less sweet frosting, reduce the sugar slightly, but keep in mind it may affect the texture.
- For a lactose-free version, use lactose-free cream cheese and butter.
Nutrition Information
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
75mg
(3%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.