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Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
This is the BEST Cream Cheese Frosting thanks to a tried and tested technique from Cook's Illustrated—once you try it, you'll never go back! This method produces a frosting that’s thick, stable, perfectly pipeable, creamy, fluffy, and easy to spread AKA the perfect frosting!
👥 3 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Note: This is a unique method from Cook's Illustrated that makes the frosting thicker and more stable. It will look super thick at first, but it will thin to the ideal consistency when you add the cream cheese.
2
Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugar on low speed, then gradually increase to medium-high to prevent powdered sugar from flying everywhere.
powdered sugar3 cups
3
Continue to beat on medium-high for ⏱️ 3 minutes. It will be powdery, but should come together by the end. (If not, no worries, proceed to the next step.)
4
Add the cream cheese 1 piece at a time, beating a few times after each addition. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
5
Beat in the vanilla and salt. If your frosting seems too runny, beat in a little more sugar. Add a pinch of salt if it's too sweet. We love this frosting on these vanilla cupcakes!
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