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Smooth cream cheese frosting for cakes, cookies and more
Rachel Koller

Cream Cheese Frosting

4.67 from 3 votes
A cream cheese frosting recipe that's easy, flavorful, and perfect for a variety of desserts. Quick to make with a delicious cream cheese taste.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 1/2 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar more if you would like a thicker constancy
  • 1 Tablespoon good quality vanilla

Method
 

  1. In a bowl using a hand or electric mixer, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Stir before turning mixer on to avoid a cloud of sugar.
  3. Mix until fully blended. Do not overmix as this can cause the sugar to melt and frosting to become runny.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 72mgSugar: 11g

Notes

  • The recipe yields about 2 1/2 cups which is enough for a thin 1/8 inch layer on a cookie sheet cake.
  • Store in fridge for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before using.

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