Ingredients
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- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted if clumpy)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and let the cream cheese and butter soften at room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually add powdered sugar while continuing to mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the vanilla extract and add a pinch of salt; mix until smooth and creamy.
- Taste-test the frosting and adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar or vanilla as needed.
- Spread on your favorite cakes or cupcakes using an offset spatula.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 51mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg