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.
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.
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📋 What Ingredients do I need
You will need the following ingredients to make this frosting recipe: 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
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
- 6 oz Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
- 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
- ½ Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
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
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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