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Cupcakes topped with swirls of cream cheese frosting on a wooden board.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Whip up this creamy, dreamy Cream Cheese Frosting recipe in just 10 minutes! Its milky, savory-sweet flavor is ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or even a simple graham cracker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (113 grams)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened (brick-style, not spreadable) (226 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar 500 grams

Instructions
 

  • Start by beating the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
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  • Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
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  • Gradually add the powdered sugar on low speed until fully incorporated.
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  • Once smooth, use the frosting to adorn your completely cooled cakes or cupcakes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 55mg
Keyword cream cheese frosting
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