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    Cream Cheese Frosting

    Published on February 4, 2019 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 2 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A sweet cream cheese frosting that only takes a few minutes to make. Perfect for just about any flavor cake you are making.
     
    Cream Cheese Frosting

    Looking for a simple Cream Cheese Frosting recipe? Well, here you go! This is the perfect recipe for when you are in a hurry. Chances are you already have all the ingredients on hand.

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    Besides the simplicity of the recipe, what else can I tell you? It's a sweet cream cheese based frosting that only takes a few minutes to make. Making a fancy cake and want something colorful? Add a bit of food coloring. That easy.

    💭 Recipe Tip

    While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.

    philadelphia cream cheese

    I love Cream Cheese. Especially on a toasted bagel. It's also a nice addition to some of my Mac & Cheese recipes. But have you ever wondered where Cream Cheese comes from and how it's made? I wanted to know so I dug up this article on the origins of cream cheese.

    Looking for some inspiration for the cake? Then you must check out my delicious collection of Cakes & Cupcakes.

    For more great recipes with Cream Cheese, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Creamy Peanut Butter Apple Dip
    • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
    • Green Chili Pinwheels
    • Smoked Cream Cheese

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Cream Cheese Frosting recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Unsalted Butter, Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla Extract and Heavy Cream.

    🥣 How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting

    In a mixing bowl, cream butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
    Add powdered sugar, ½ a cup at a time. After each cup has been incorporated, turn the mixer onto the highest speed setting and for about 10 seconds to lighten the frosting. Add in vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    A sweet cream cheese frosting that only takes a few minutes to make. Perfect for just about any flavor cake you are making.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 421 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
    • 6 oz Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
    • 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 2 tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream
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    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, cream butter, heavy cream and cream cheese until light and fluffy. 
    • Add powdered sugar, ½ a cup at a time. After each cup has been incorporated, turn the mixer onto the highest speed setting and for about 10 seconds to lighten the frosting. Add in vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 1gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 172mgPotassium: 29mgSugar: 59gVitamin A: 695IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    2 Comments

    1. Valerie Wright

      April 15, 2022 at 12:33 am

      I made this Banana bread cake and it was the hit of the party. Everyone wanted the recipe so I printed for all also the cream cheese frosting was delicious , I sprinkled walnuts on top of the icing and also in the batter of the cake I rated it a five and I will make be making this again . I will send you a picture .

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      • Chef Rodney

        April 15, 2022 at 9:55 am

        Glad to hear you enjoyed the frosting!

        Reply

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