Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream Cheese Frosting has just the right amount of sweet and tart, for the perfectly balanced frosting.
Servings: 15 Servings
Calories: 201kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups confectioner's sugar sifted
Instructions
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and butter and beat on high speed until creamy and well blended, with no lumps.
- Add the vanilla. Then add one cup of confectioner's sugar at a time, beating on low until each addition is completely incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate it all. Then beat on high for an additional 2 minutes.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- You can use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, or a hand blender to make this frosting.
- If the frosting isn't stiff enough for you, add an additional 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar.
- This recipe is enough frosting for 15 cupcakes or one cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 23mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.03mg