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The Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Amirah Kassem's Tip: Purchase cream cheese in blocks instead of tubs for the best result
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Author: LydiaF

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces butter cut into small pieces, at room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese cut into small pieces, kept cold until time to mix
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups almost 2 pounds confectioner's sugar

Instructions

  • Use a mixer on medium speed to cream the butter until it is smooth.
  • Add in the cream cheese and continue to mix until the two are well combined.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • Use a spatula to clear the sides of the bowl as needed. There should not be any lumps in the mix.
  • With the mixer on low, add the confectioner's sugar a little at a time. Slowly beat the sugar into the butter and cream cheese, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Eventually you'll have a fluffy frosting that's easy to spread.
  • Use right away or keep in the fridge for a week (or more)