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Cream Cheese Frosting
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cook time 0 minutes
Makes about 445 grams (or about 1 pound)
Ingredients
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) butter, at room temperature and cut into pieces
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 240 grams (2 cups) confectioners’ sugar
Method
- Measure all of the ingredients.
- Sift the sugar into a medium bowl.
- Place the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl and beat until combined. Add the vanilla. Gradually add a spoon of confectioners’ sugar at a time, beating at low speed until it’s all incorporated. Increase the speed and beat until combined and the mixture is light and fluffy. Add more sugar to thicken or a few drops of water to thin, if necessary.
- Use the frosting immediately on completely cooled cakes or cupcakes.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Re-whip the frosting right before you use it so that it’s creamy again.
Note: This recipe can frost 12 cupcakes. You can double the recipe if needed.
Published: 21 November 2021