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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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4.75 from 4 votes

Best Recipe for Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting that is so smooth, tangy and sweet, perfect for any cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, or to eat by the spoonful!
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best Recipe for Cream Cheese Frosting
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1151kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese (1 block, room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Put your cream cheese in a large mixing bowl (or a stand mixer) and beat over medium speed until smooth.
  • Add in your butter 2 tablespoons at a time, while beating. Continue mixing till well blended.
  • Add in your powdered sugar and vanilla and beat the mixture over low speed. Continue to blend the frosting till completely mixed, and nice and creamy.
  • Use the frosting on your favorite cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more.

Nutrition

Calories: 1151kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 51g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 156mg | Sugar: 92g | Vitamin A: 2941IU | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg