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Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting

Light, tangy, and irresistibly smooth, this fluffy cream cheese frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and every craving in between.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream to achieve desired consistency

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Add the butter and vanilla and beat again until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, just a half cup or so at a time, beating until thoroughly combined. Drizzle in the cream, while beating constantly, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.

Notes

Milk can be substituted for the heavy cream to achieve a thinner or more pourable consistency, as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.04mg