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Classic Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy homemade fluffy and thick cream cheese frosting that is perfect for piping. This tastes incredibly delicious with a little tang from the cream cheese and is made with a few simple ingredients.
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese Frosting, How To Make Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce (224g) full fat block cream cheese (not cream cheese spread), softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick/113 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups (345g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, using a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat on low speed for 30 seconds until incorporated (or powdered sugar will fly everywhere), then beat on high speed for 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy. 
  • Use the frosting immediately, or it can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Before using, warm it to room temperature and briefly rewhip until smooth and creamy again.

Notes

This recipe will yield 3 cups of cream cheese frosting. You can use this recipe to frost a layered cake, 12 to 16 cupcakes, or a 9x13 sheet cake.
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