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Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream cheese frosting turns the classics - think carrot cake and red velvet cake - into something out-of-this-world delicious. The best part? It’s super simple to whip up to slather on your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Including both vanilla and chocolate cream cheese frosting instructions!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 1147 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 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.
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Notes
- ***For Chocolate Cream Cheese frosting, add in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with powdered sugar.
- For a sturdier or thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until you have reached desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1147kcal
(57%)
Carbohydrates
94g
(31%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
84g
(129%)
Saturated Fat
51g
(255%)
Cholesterol
246mg
(82%)
Sodium
771mg
(32%)
Potassium
156mg
(4%)
Sugar
91g
(182%)
Vitamin A
2940IU
(59%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1147
% 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.