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Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese, cream cheese frosting
Servings: 24 cupcakes
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.