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4 ingredient cream cheese frosting recipe
Anousha Zain

4 Ingredient Cream Cheese Frosting

This rich and creamy 4 Ingredient Cream Cheese Frosting is smooth, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make. It pairs perfectly with cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and brownies. With just four pantry staples, you'll have a delicious homemade frosting ready in minutes for any celebration or everyday dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 226g cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Place the softened cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Beat until smooth, creamy, and lump-free.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
  5. Beat on low speed until incorporated.
  6. Increase to medium-high speed and whip for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  7. Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or cinnamon rolls.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are fully softened before mixing.
  • Sift the powdered sugar for the smoothest frosting.
  • Chill the frosting for 15–20 minutes if it becomes too soft.
  • Add a little extra powdered sugar for a thicker consistency.
  • This frosting keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Bring chilled frosting to room temperature and re-whip before using.
  • Avoid overmixing after adding the sugar to prevent a runny texture.

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