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Best Cream Cheese Frosting

This creamy and luscious cream cheese frosting is the perfect balance of sweetness and tang, ideal for cakes and cupcakes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Frosting Ingredients
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare your ingredients by ensuring the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy and well combined, about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to incorporate, then increase to medium speed until fluffy and smooth.
  4. Step 4: Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  5. Step 5: Adjust the consistency by adding milk if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.

Notes

Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.