The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting
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4.9
The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
This cream cheese frosting relies on properly softened cream cheese and butter, beaten together with vanilla for a smooth base. Gradually adding sifted powdered sugar on low speed prevents clumps and ensures a fluffy, light consistency. The frosting can be thickened by adding more powdered sugar if needed for decorating purposes.
The resulting frosting presents a creamy, lightly tangy sweetness ideal for enhancing the flavor and texture of baked goods like cupcakes and layered cakes. It spreads easily and can also be piped with proper stiffness adjustments.
It can sit at cool room temperature for up to 8 hours but should be refrigerated if longer storage is needed. Made ahead frosting stores well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freezes for up to 1 month. Before use, bring to room temperature and rewhip to restore smoothness. This recipe yields enough to frost about 12 cupcakes and can be doubled as needed.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature (brick-style, not spreadable
- 1 unsalted butter at cool room temperature, stick, 113 grams
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or paste
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted (don't skip sifting!, 250 grams
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla on medium-high speed until very light, creamy, and smooth. On low speed, gradually add in the sugar and beat until fluffy. If you need a stiffer consistency for decorative piping, add more powdered sugar.
Serving, Storing, and Make Ahead:
- Cream cheese frosting, alone or on cake or cupcakes, can sit at a cool room temperature for up to 8 hours before it should be refrigerated.
- The frosting can be made and transferred to an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature and re-whip with an electric mixer before using.
Notes
- This recipe yields enough frosting to cover 12 cupcakes; double the quantities to frost larger or multi-layer cakes.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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