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Cream-filled cupcake with vanilla frosting and sprinkles on top, served in a paper cup.

Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, softened to room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature (use brick-style for best results)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to balance the sweetness
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted

Instructions
 

  • Place the softened butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. If you don't have a stand mixer, a hand mixer will work just fine. Beat the mixture on medium speed until it's creamy and free of lumps (about 2-3 minutes).
    Flour being sifted into a mixing bowl for baking, showcasing baking essentials and process.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and add in the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until just combined.
    Butter being poured into a bowl of whipped cream or frosting.
  • Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, about a half cup at a time, with the mixer still on low (to prevent a sugar storm). Once all the sugar is added, increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is light (about 1-2 minutes).
    Cream cheese frosting in a glass bowl with beaters on white rustic wooden surface.
  • Your cream cheese frosting is now ready. Your cakes or cupcakes should be cool before spreading or piping the frosting on.
    Fluffy vanilla cupcake with swirl of creamy frosting and piping bag tip.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 55mg
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