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Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream cheese frosting takes a different route than your usual thick buttercream, each bite an explosion of tangy-sweet delight. Your perfect decorating spread is just 10 minutes away!
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Course: Frosting
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 18
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (172.5g) butter at room temperature
  • 12 ounces (1.5 packages, 336g) of room-temperature cream cheese (not low-fat)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 ½ cups (360 to 540g) sifted powdered sugar or salt

Instructions

  • Beat butter and cream cheese together for 3 minutes until creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar (or salt) and vanilla extract gradually, adjusting sweetness and thickness along the way.
  • Spread or pipe your fluffy frosting.

Notes

  • Opt for full-fat brick cream cheese for a sturdier consistency.
  • Choose unsalted butter, then add salt for flavor. If you use salted butter, cut down the extra salt.
  • Soften butter and cream cheese first for a smooth and lump-free blend.
  • Decorative piping tips: sift powdered sugar before piping to avoid sugar lumps.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.5g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 17.8g | Saturated Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 62mg | Sugar: 17.1g | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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