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Large scoop of cream cheese frosting on a black rubber spatula with a metal handle over a black and white marble surface
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Cream Cheese Frosting

4 simple ingredients come together to make a delicious, slightly tangy cream cheese frosting perfect for almost any type of dessert.
Course Homemade Staple
Cuisine American
Keyword cream cheese, frosting
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 269kcal
Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Use an electric mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and cream cheese together
  • Beat in the vanilla extract
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed
  • Once the powdered sugar has been mixed in, set the speed to high
  • Mix until the frosting is smooth
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed
  • Use to frost your dessert

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cups | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 26mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg