Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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Indulge in a delightful treat that will elevate your baking projects to the next level with this creamy and luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for those special occasions or simply to enjoy on a cozy day at home, this frosting is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also incredibly easy to whip up, taking just 10 minutes from start to finish!

The rich flavor of softened cream cheese combined with the sweetness of powdered sugar and the creaminess of unsalted butter creates a frosting that is smooth, velvety, and bursting with taste. Whether you're frosting a classic carrot cake, a zesty lemon pound cake, or your favorite cupcakes, this Cream Cheese Frosting adds a delightful tang and a beautifully fluffy texture that will impress your family and friends.

With 10 servings and only 416 calories per batch, this frosting is the perfect finishing touch for all your baked creations. You will be amazed at how simple it is to achieve a bakery-quality frosting right in your own kitchen with just a few ingredients and a stand mixer. Get ready to spread joy and sweetness with every bite!

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