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Cream Cheese Frosting

The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe that turns out every time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 stick of REAL butter – slightly softened
  • 1 8 oz block of cream cheese – slightly softened
  • 4 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbs vanilla extra
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until fully combined and smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce the speed to low, slowly add the powdered sugar mixture, and beat until fully incorporated and smooth, about 3 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape down the paddle and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Turn the mixer to medium speed and mix until fully incorporated and smooth, about 3 minutes. Use immediately.

Notes

I like to use a 1A frosting tip from Wilton and a piping bag to get the prettiest frosting on my cupcakes. But you can also use a small spatula or spoon, as well!