Ingredients
– ½ cup (1 stick or 113g) softened unsalted butter
– 8 oz (226g) softened cream cheese (brick-style, not spreadable)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar
Instructions
1-First, make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature this softens them up and helps them mix without lumps. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together for about 2-3 minutes until they’re light and fluffy, which is what gives the frosting its smooth base.
2-Gradually add the powdered sugar, about half a cup at a time, while mixing on low speed to keep things from getting messy with sugar dust.
3-Once the sugar is mixed in, add the vanilla extract and salt, then keep blending until everything is smooth and well combined.
4-If your frosting seems too thick, stir in a teaspoon of milk to loosen it up, or add more powdered sugar for a stiffer texture.
5-Finally, your frosting is ready to use right away, or you can pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up before spreading it on your cakes or cupcakes.
Last Step:
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🕰️ Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free frosting.
🎨 Adjust thickness by adding powdered sugar to thicken or milk to thin the frosting.
❄️ Store leftover frosting in the refrigerator and bring it back to room temperature before use, whipping again if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/24 of the batch
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 20 g
- Fat: 7 g