Cream Cheese Frosting
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!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 grams)
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, (450 to 500 grams)
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 22mgSugar: 34gVitamin A: 368IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.04mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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