Lick-the-Bowl-Good Cream Cheese Frosting

I'm a big fan of simple is better. Since Gregg's favorite cake is red velvet cake, I've tried many cream cheese frosting recipes seeking the best one. This recipe, with its four simple ingredients, is the best I've ever found. It's light, creamy, and beyond delicious.

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Prep Time 10

Servings: 3 cups

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 1123

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3¾ cups powdered sugar (1 pound)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Method

Soften the cream cheese and butter.
Place the cream cheese and butter in the bowl. Beat on high until creamy and fluffy.
Add the powdered sugar and the vanilla. Mix on low until the sugar is incorporated, then mix on high until creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 1123kcalCarbohydrates: 154gProtein: 5gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 114mgSugar: 150gVitamin A: 1961IUCalcium: 84mg

Notes

Low in sodium.

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