Cream Cheese Frosting

Hold onto your spatulas, folks, because today I'm unveiling a cream cheese frosting recipe that'll take your baked goodies to the next level! This frosting is good on so many desserts and a go-to anytime I'm whipping up red velvet cupcakes!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cream cheese frosting, frosting

Prep Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 256kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese soft
½ cup soft butter
3-4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoons vanilla
1-2 tablespoons heavy cream

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the softened cream cheese and butter.
Start on low/medium speed and whip for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture is fully combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar one cup at a time. This helps prevent a powdered sugar cloud from taking over your kitchen! Continue mixing until the sugar is fully incorporated.
Once combined, pour in the vanilla extract and the heavy cream. Turn the mixer to medium speed and whip for 3 minutes. This step is important as it will give the frosting that light and fluffy texture.
Finally, scrape the sides of the bowl and mix for an additional minute to ensure everything is perfectly smooth and ready to spread.

Notes

Frosting a cake? I recommend doubling this recipe.

Start with 3 cups of powdered sugar and adjust from there.

Also, start with 1 tablespoon of cream. If the frosting is still thick add the second tablespoon while whipping.

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