Cream Cheese Frosting
With just the right amount of sweetness and tang, this frosting is a delicious topping for many different types of cakes and baked goods.
Servings: 20
Calories: 245kcal
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer or electric hand-held mixer
Ingredients
- 283 grams unsalted butter, room temperature (2½ sticks)
- 452 grams cream cheese, room temperature (16oz)
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract or paste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (¼ teaspoon, if using table salt)
- 325 grams confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Make sure all ingredients are room temperature, but not overly soft.
- Combine the butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer (or use an electric hand mixer), and beat until creamy, well combined and lump free.
- Add vanilla extract (or paste) and salt; mix well to combine.
- With mixer on low, gradually add confectioners' sugar until completely combined.
- Frost cooled cake or cupcakes completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 34mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg