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Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting
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5 from 4 votes

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 Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cream Cheese Frosting
Servings: 2 Cups
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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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

Calories: 1147kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 84g | Saturated Fat: 51g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 156mg | Sugar: 91g | Vitamin A: 2940IU | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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