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Cupcake with swirl of cream cheese buttercream icing flavoured with vanilla bean paste.

Cream Cheese Frosting with Spreadable Cream Cheese

Liz Mincin
Easy method for making the perfect cream cheese frosting using spreadable cream cheese.
4.6 from 33 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1½ cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tablespoon spreadable cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, beat your softened butter until lightly whipped.
  • Add the sifted icing sugar and beat to combine. Once the mixture starts to come together, add the cream cheese and vanilla.
  • Beat on a medium low setting until well combined and creamy. Now its ready to use.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of cream cheese to taste, but be aware that if you add too much, you may need to add extra powdered sugar to thicken. 
Alternatively, if you want to thin out the frosting, you can use some milk towards the end of mixing to reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 8mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 285IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.01mg
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