This is the best cream cheese frosting recipe. It's deliciously smooth, creamy, and very versatile — perfect for topping carrot cake, chocolate cupcakes, or sandwiched between red velvet cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 packages cream cheese , 8-ounce
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter , softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Beat cream cheese and softened butter in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix in vanilla.
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3
Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition until incorporated. Continue to beat until frosting is very smooth.
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4
Use to frost cooled cakes or cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts
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