Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Total Time
10 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Rating
4.93 out of 5 stars
(111)
Ingredients
24 cupcakes or 2-layer 9″ cake
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
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Preparation
Step 1
Place butter into a large mixing bowl. With an electric mixer, beat butter until smooth and creamy then beat on high speed 1 minute until lightened in color.
Step 2
Beat in softened cream cheese, just until combined, scraping down the bowl.
Step 3
Beat in vanilla and salt until incorporated.
Step 4
Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time and mix on low speed until incorporated. Once all the powdered sugar is in, increase to high speed and beat another 2-3 minutes until whipped, thick and spreadable, scraping down the bowl a couple of times to ensure everything is really well blended.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Make sure to use full-fat, block-style cream cheese for best results.
The frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
If desired, add more powdered sugar to make the frosting thicker.
