Basic Cream Cheese Frosting

Basic Cream Cheese Frosting
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    10 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    5.3K

Transform your cakes and cupcakes with this luscious, tangy-sweet Cream Cheese Frosting. A simple yet sublime recipe that elevates any dessert with its velvety texture and irresistible flavor.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    40 g
  • Cholesterol
    41 mg
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    111 mg
  • Sugar
    39 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients and ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

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Recipe View Add the vanilla extract and mix until just combined. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Continue to beat until the frosting is smooth, creamy, and holds its shape. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Use immediately to frost your favorite cakes or cupcakes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For the best results, ensure your cream cheese and butter are fully softened but not melted. This will prevent lumps in your frosting.
Sifting the confectioners' sugar is crucial to avoid a grainy texture. Don't skip this step!
If your frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or cream until you reach your desired consistency.
Feel free to experiment with different extracts, such as almond or lemon, to customize the flavor.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 1.8K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Florencio Corwin

    Best cream cheese frosting recipe ever!

  • Adolfo Ondricka

    I found that chilling the frosting for about 30 minutes before frosting my cake helped it to spread more easily.

  • Julie Jerde

    I added lemon zest as suggested, and it was the perfect amount of tanginess.

  • Mac Mclaughlin

    This frosting was so easy to make and tasted amazing!

  • Geovanni Armstrong

    This recipe is foolproof! My cake was a hit!

  • Hailie Cruickshank

    My frosting turned out a little runny. What did I do wrong?

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