Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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Indulge your sweet tooth with the decadently smooth and creamy delight of homemade Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for enhancing cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies, this rich frosting elevates any dessert to a whole new level of deliciousness. In just 10 minutes, you can create a luscious topping that is both vegetarian and gluten-free, making it an inclusive choice for all your friends and family gatherings.

The combination of softened cream cheese and unsalted butter creates a wonderfully rich base, while the addition of sifted powdered sugar gives it that signature sweetness and fluffy texture. A hint of vanilla extract ties everything together, infusing your frosting with warmth and a delightful aroma that is irresistibly inviting.

This frosting is not only quick and easy to prepare but also offers a calorie count that keeps indulgence in check at around 416 kcal for a recipe serving 10 people. Whether you’re dressing up a simple vanilla cake or adding flair to a chocolate treat, this Cream Cheese Frosting will surely impress even the most discerning dessert lover. Get ready to whip up a batch and watch it disappear in no time!

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