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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

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  1. Use a hand mixer to beat cream cheese and butter together for 1 minute until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in vanilla extract and mix until combined, about 10 seconds.
  3. Slowly add in powdered sugar, one half cup at a time until smooth, mixing between additions.
  4. Use to frost cooled cakes, cupcakes or cookies. Store frosting and frosted goods in the refrigerator.

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. 
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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.

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