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Cream Cheese Frosting

This homemade cream cheese frosting is rich, fluffy, and flavored with vanilla. Spread it over cooled pumpkin bars for an easy finishing touch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese, cream cheese frosting
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Author: Kasey Schwartz
Cost: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter - softened
  • 8 oz package cream cheese - softened
  • 5 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • dash of salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Place the butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • 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.
  • Add vanilla and salt. Mixing completely.
  • Turn mixer to high and beat until light and fluffy.