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A cupcake topped with a swirl of cream cheese frosting and golden sprinkles.

Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, softened to room temperature
  • 8 ounces 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).
    Sifting powdered sugar into a glass bowl to make Best Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and add in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until just combined.
    Adding vanilla extract to the cream cheese and butter mixture for Best Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, about a half cup at a time, with the mixer still on low (to prevent a sugar storm). Once all the sugar is added, increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is light (about 1-2 minutes).
    Cream cheese frosting in a glass bowl with beaters on white rustic wooden surface.
  • Your cream cheese frosting is now ready. Your cakes or cupcakes should be cool before spreading or piping the frosting on.
    Piping Best Cream Cheese Frosting onto a cupcake.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 55mg
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