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Cream Cheese Frosting

This cream cheese frosting is rich, tangy, and super easy to make. It pipes perfectly, and is perfect for cupcakes, cookies, and cakes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert, kitchen tips
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 1156kcal
Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

  • Electric mixer

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese full fat, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Cream the softened unsalted butter and softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. This should take about 1 minute. 
  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed for about 20 seconds, then mix on high speed for 3-4 minutes or until the frosting is nice and fluffy. 

Notes

This frosting can frost up to 16-18 cupcakes or an entire 9x13 cake. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 1156kcal | Carbohydrates: 163g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 119mg | Sugar: 159g | Vitamin A: 1961IU | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg