Cream Cheese Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Cream Cheese Frosting
10 min.
10
416kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your baked goods to a whole new level, this delicious Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate choice! Perfectly versatile and irresistibly creamy, this frosting is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, but it can transform any cake or cupcake into a decadent dessert that will impress your family and friends.

Imagine spreading a velvety layer of this frosting onto a rich red velvet cake or piping it delicately over a batch of freshly baked carrot cupcakes. With its smooth texture and luscious flavor, this frosting offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess, thanks to the cream cheese. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare, making it a quick and easy indulgence!

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this Cream Cheese Frosting is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Not to mention, it’s a fantastic way to add a touch of sophistication to your dessert repertoire. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up this heavenly frosting that will add the perfect finishing touch to your favorite baked delights!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • cups powdered sugar sifted
  • cup butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • stand mixer

Directions

  1. Place first 3 ingredients in the bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer, and beat at medium speed using the paddle attachment until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended after each addition. Beat at medium-high speed 3 minutes or until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories416kcal
Protein2.81%
Fat72.18%
Carbs25.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.7
Glycemic Load
0.68
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.1543478473373%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:416.03kcal
20.8%
Fat:34.02g
52.33%
Saturated Fat:20.82g
130.14%
Carbohydrates:26.52g
8.84%
Net Carbohydrates:26.52g
9.64%
Sugar:25.24g
28.05%
Cholesterol:94.62mg
31.54%
Sodium:145.44mg
6.32%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.19%
100%
Protein:2.98g
5.97%
Vitamin A:1176.45IU
23.53%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.88%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.11%
Selenium:4.27µg
6.1%
Phosphorus:54.01mg
5.4%
Calcium:49.73mg
4.97%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.84%
Vitamin K:2.54µg
2.42%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.31%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Potassium:66.39mg
1.9%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.67%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.31%
Folate:4.76µg
1.19%
Magnesium:4.58mg
1.15%
Source:My Recipes