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No-butter cream-cheese frosting spread on a chocolate cake, topped with chocolate chunks and sprinkles.

No-Butter Cream-Cheese Frosting

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature. This will ensure a smooth and creamy texture without any lumps.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until it's creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes. If you don't have an electric mixer, a sturdy whisk and some elbow grease will do the trick!
    Beating cream cheese for No-Butter Cream-Cheese Frosting, with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese, beating on LOW after each addition. Once all the sugar has been added, increase the speed to MEDIUM and beat until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
    Cream cheese being prepared for baking on a gray ceramic dish.
  • Add the vanilla extract. Beat on MEDIUM for an additional minute to distribute the vanilla evenly throughout the frosting.
    Adding vanilla extract to cream cheese and powdered sugar for No-Butter Cream-Cheese Frosting.
  • Your cream cheese frosting is now ready to adorn your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Enjoy!
    Spreading No-Butter Cream-Cheese Frosting onto a chocolate cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 48mg
Keyword No-Butter Cream-Cheese Frosting
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