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Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
This easy cream cheese buttercream frosting is both thick and fluffy and perfect for piping or frosting cakes or cupcakes. With just 5 ingredients, one bowl, and a few secret ingredients, it's ready to use in under 20 minutes!
👥 3 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Cambrea Gordon📖 cambreabakes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cream the butter. In a stand mixing bowl, cream the butter until fluffy, ⏱️ 1-2 minutes.
2
Mix in the cream cheese. Mix in the cream cheese on low until just combined.
3
Add the powdered sugar. Mix in half of the powdered sugar on low speed, then mix in the other half. Beat the frosting on low-medium speed until white and fluffy, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
powdered sugar3 cups
4
Add the flavors. Mix in the heavy cream and vanilla bean paste until combined.
heavy cream2 tablespoonsvanilla bean paste1 teaspoon
5
Use as desired. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Before use, let the frosting sit at room temperature for ⏱️ 30-60 minutes, then briefly whip it in a mixing bowl for ⏱️ 20 seconds until it’s just soft enough to work with but not wet and thin (a sign that it’s over-mixed).
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This recipe makes about 3 cups of frosting; enough to cover: 2-layer 8 or 9-inch cakes, 2-3-layer 6-inch cakes, or 12-18 cupcakes. Note that frosting preferences vary and you may want to double the recipe!
Nutrition Facts
calories
1315 kcal
fat Content
91 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
122 g
sodium Content
490 mg
protein Content
6 g
trans Fat Content
2 g
cholesterol Content
250 mg
carbohydrate Content
125 g
saturated Fat Content
56 g
unsaturated Fat Content
28 g
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