Cream Cheese Frosting

Arina Habich

Few things make a dessert more irresistible than a generous swirl of cream cheese frosting. I reach for this recipe whenever I want something tangy, creamy, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. It pairs beautifully with everything from carrot cake to red velvet cupcakes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings cups

Calories 1005 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
¼ Cup Butter room temperature
2 tbsp Sour Cream
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
16 oz Confectioners Sugar

Instructions

Start by measuring out all of your ingredients so everything is ready to go.
In a glass mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter at room temperature, sour cream, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar in thirds, mixing well after each addition to keep the texture smooth.
Once all the sugar is fully incorporated and the frosting looks smooth and creamy, it is ready to use.
To decorate: Use a cake spatula, silicone spatula, or piping bag to apply the frosting.
To pipe the frosting: Spoon it into a pastry bag fitted with a metal tip, twist the top, and trim any extra bag length before piping.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1005kcalCarbohydrates: 155gProtein: 5gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 127mgSugar: 151gVitamin A: 1538IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 1mg

Keyword cream cheese, cupcake, frosting

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