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Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy Cream Cheese Frosting with four ingredients only takes a few minutes to make. Perfect as a filling for cakes or cookies.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword cream cheese, cream cheese frosting
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 .5 cups
Calories 2191kcal
Author Emily Bruno

Ingredients

  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until blended.
  • Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature.
Make sure your powdered sugar is fresh and free of lumps. Sift if necessary.
Swap rum extract for the vanilla extract for a delicious boozy flavor to pair with vanilla or spice cakes.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg, if desired.