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Cream Cheese Frosting


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Frosting for 1 cake or 12 cupcakes 1x

Description

This creamy and delicious cream cheese frosting is perfect for cakes and cupcakes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened (8 oz.)
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 3 ¾4 cups powdered sugar (plus more as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until well combined.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, adding more sugar as necessary to reach the desired consistency.
  3. Beat in the vanilla until the frosting is fluffy.
  4. Use finished frosting to frost cake or cupcakes.

Notes

  • This frosting can be adjusted for thickness by adding more powdered sugar.
  • Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Frosting
  • Method: mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving