Cream Cheese Frosting

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

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Indulge your senses with this delightful Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect companion for your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. With its rich, creamy texture and subtly tangy flavor, this frosting elevates any dessert, transforming it into a gourmet treat. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress.

What makes this frosting truly special is its blend of simple, wholesome ingredients. You'll love how the combination of softened cream cheese and unsalted butter creates a luxurious base, while powdered sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness. A hint of vanilla extract rounds out the flavor, making it irresistible to anyone with a passion for baking.

This Cream Cheese Frosting is not only vegetarian but also gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for a variety of dietary preferences. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up enough frosting to generously cover a cake for 10 people, or store it for later use. Imagine spreading this smooth, fluffy goodness over a red velvet cake or a batch of freshly baked cinnamon rolls - the possibilities are endless!

So grab your stand mixer and get ready to create a luscious topping that will make your desserts sing. Your taste buds will thank you!

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