Yield: 24 cupcakes
Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Take your desserts and pastries to new heights with the perfect Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. Worlds better than canned frostings, this topping adds the finishing touch to cupcakes, cinnamon rolls and carrot cakes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ΒΌ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Beat butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl with electric (or hand held) mixer for 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Mixture should be light and fluffy.
- Add in vanilla, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Beat an additiona 3-5 minutes until frosting has doubled in size and is fully blended and fluffy. Add more cream if you want the frosting thinner.
- Use on cakes and cupcakes as directed.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1 cupcake frostedAmount Per Serving: Calories: 153Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 10mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gProtein: 0g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.