Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting
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Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting
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This Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting recipe creates a smooth, creamy topping combining softened cream cheese and butter, sweetened with powdered sugar and lightly flavored with vanilla. The frosting is versatile for spreading or piping on cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Its balance of tangy cream cheese and sweet sugar produces a rich but not overly sweet finish that complements many baked goods well.
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The recipe for Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting blends softened cream cheese and salted butter, beaten until light and fluffy, then incorporates vanilla extract for aromatic depth. Powdered sugar is added gradually to control sweetness and texture, resulting in a smooth, spreadable frosting. This frosting can be used to finish various desserts and should be applied to fully cooled cakes or cupcakes to maintain texture. Refrigeration preserves freshness. Adjusting the powdered sugar amount allows customization of thickness or sweetness.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened, salted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Use a hand mixer to beat cream cheese and butter together for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
- Add in vanilla extract and mix until combined, about 10 seconds.
- Slowly add in powdered sugar, one half cup at a time until smooth, mixing between additions.
- Use to frost cooled cakes, cupcakes or cookies. Store frosting and frosted goods in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For chocolate cream cheese frosting, blend in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with the powdered sugar.
- To thicken frosting, add more powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1147kcal
(57%)
Carbohydrates
94g
(31%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
84g
(129%)
Saturated Fat
51g
(255%)
Cholesterol
246mg
(82%)
Sodium
771mg
(32%)
Potassium
156mg
(3%)
Sugar
91g
(182%)
Vitamin A
2940IU
(59%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1147kcal | 57% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 84g | 129% |
| Saturated Fat | 51g | 255% |
| Cholesterol | 246mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 771mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 91g | 182% |
| Vitamin A | 2940IU | 59% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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