The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe that turns out every time!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1stick of REAL butter – slightly softened
1 8ozblock of cream cheese – slightly softened
4cupsof powdered sugar
1Tbsvanilla extra
1/4tspsalt
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!