Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

My Cream Cheese Frosting made with 4 ingredients is sweet, tangy, thick and creamy. It's the perfect frosting for your favorite cakes and cupcakes.

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WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING?

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– Cream cheese – Unsalted butter – Confectioner's sugar – Vanilla extract

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Add the cream cheese and butter to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer.

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Whip the cream cheese and butter (starting low and increasing speed) until fluffy, 4-5 minutes.

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Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture.

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Mix the frosting on low speed until well blended. The frosting should be creamy and spreadable.

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