Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting that takes your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies to the next level with its rich flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
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For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Increase speed to medium and beat until fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Notes
- For a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar.
- To make it less sweet, reduce powdered sugar slightly and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
- This frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies and can be piped easily if chilled slightly.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and bring to room temperature before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting, Dessert
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
