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5 from 2 votes

Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

This cream cheese buttercream frosting is ultra-rich, creamy, and only 4 ingredients. Enjoy it on cupcakes, cakes or cookies!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Frosting
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese buttercream frosting
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (~1 stick)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese and butter into the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip together until well blended and fluffy.
    whipped cream in a metal mixing bowl.
  • Next, add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Starting on low, mix together until well blended. The speed can be increased once most of the sugar has been mixed in. Use immediately.
    whipped cream in a bowl with a spoon.

Notes

  • Always start the stand or hand mixer on low when incorporating powdered sugar into this recipe. This will help eliminate a powdered sugar cloud.
  • This recipe can be made ahead of time. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. Allow 20-30 minutes to warm to room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 1162kcal | Carbohydrates: 164g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 57g | Sugar: 160g