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Bowl of cream cheese frosting with hand mixer.
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Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting is smooth and sweet with an irresistible tangy flavor—perfect for cakes, cupcakes, sandwich cookies, and so much more! With just 6 ingredients, anyone can make it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake frosting, cream cheese, cream cheese frosting, cupcake frosting, frosting
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 167kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softenened
  • 5 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • dash of salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Place butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, 8 ounces cream cheese
  • Reduce the speed to low, slowly add confectioners, 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.
    5 cups confectioners sugar
  • Add vanilla and salt. Mixing completely.
    1 tablespoon vanilla extract, dash of salt
  • Add milk one tablespoon at a time until it's a smooth consistency.
    3-4 tablespoons milk
  • Turn mixer to high and beat until light and fluffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 18mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.03mg