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velvety cream cheese frosting in a bowl

Cream Cheese Frosting

Diana
Keep this velvety cream cheese frosting recipe handy for cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats. You can't go wrong with this frosting—it's a crowd-pleaser!
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Servings 12 to 16
Course cakes, Frosting
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package, 113 grams cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 to 4 1/2 450 to 500 grams cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth; beat in the butter and salt until well blended.
  • Add about half of the confectioners' sugar and beat on low until blended. Add the remaining confectioners' sugar and blend on low speed.
  • Add the vanilla and increase the speed to medium; beat until smooth.
Keyword cakes, cream cheese frosting, frosting recipes
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