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Cream cheese frosting

By Amelia Lee

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144 Calories

3 Serving

Summary

Old-fashioned cream cheese frosting is rich, tangy, and just sweet enough—perfect for cupcakes, layer cakes, cinnamon rolls, and more.

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Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or large bowl if using a hand mixer), combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat until aerated and light, about 2 minutes. Gradually add 4 cups of the confectioners' sugar, mixing on low to combine. Once all of the sugar is mixed in, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute. If the frosting is too thin, or you prefer a sweeter frosting, add the remaining cup of sugar and beat again.