Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, softened to room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature (use brick-style for best results)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to balance the sweetness
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- Place the softened butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. If you don't have a stand mixer, a hand mixer will work just fine. Beat the mixture on medium speed until it's creamy and free of lumps (about 2-3 minutes).
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, about a half cup at a time, with the mixer still on low (to avoid a sugar storm). Once done, increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is light (1-2 minutes).
- Your cream cheese frosting is now ready. Ensure your cakes or cupcakes are completely cool before spreading or piping the frosting on.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 14mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 245IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.02mg
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