Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

This Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the icing on the cake and then some! It’s smooth and creamy, with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor. It’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more, and it’s ready in minutes! This particular recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavor, it’s lusciously smooth and creamy, and I could eat it by the spoonful.

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 185 kcal per serving

Ingredients

8 ounces - cream cheese
6 tablespoons - unsalted butter
3 cups - powdered sugar
2 tablespoons - milk
1 tsp - vanilla extract
⅛ tsp - salt

Instructions

Place the softened cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl and beat on medium high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar, milk (if using), vanilla, and pinch of salt, and beat on low until the powdered sugar is incorporated. Beat on medium high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes and enjoy!

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