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Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

Piping bag filled with cream cheese frosting
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 10 mins
Servings 12
Description

This simple cream cheese frosting is easy to make and requires only four ingredients. It is the perfect topping for your cake, cupcakes or loaf.

Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened, full fat, block)
  • 4 ounces salted butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
    1. Beat softened cream cheese in a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer until smooth (approx. 30 seconds)
    2. Add softened butter and beat until smooth and well combined
    3. Stir in vanilla extract until combine
    4. Turn the mixer to the lowest speed and slowly add the powdered sugar until combined
    5. Frost your delicious baked goods and enjoy!
Notes

This recipe make enough for 12-18 cupcakes or a 9" round cake

Keywords: Cream cheese frosting, Simple Frosting, Cream Cheese,