Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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If you're looking to add a deliciously creamy touch to your baked goods, this Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect choice! With its smooth texture and rich flavor, it's a delightful topping that will elevate anything from cupcakes to cookies, and even layer cakes. This frosting is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 10 minutes from start to finish, but it is also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of diets.

The star ingredient, cream cheese, gives this frosting its signature tangy taste, balancing perfectly with the sweetness of powdered sugar and the richness of unsalted butter. A hint of vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor, making this frosting irresistibly decadent. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to something sweet, our Cream Cheese Frosting will have everyone coming back for more.

With a yield of 10 servings, it's perfect for parties or gatherings, allowing you to share the joy of homemade goodness with friends and family. Get ready to impress your guests with this luscious frosting that not only looks beautiful but tastes absolutely divine. Let’s dive into this delightful cream cheese frosting recipe and bring some sweetness to your day!

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