This is the perfect Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Made with cream cheese, salted butter and vanilla paste for the ideal balance of flavors. It works flawlessly on top of cakes, cupcakes, brownies and even cookies!
- 8 oz Plain Cream Cheese, softened to room temp
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter, softened to room temp
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Paste, or Vanilla Extract
To a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and butter
Blend using an electric hand mixer until combined
Add 1 cup of the powdered sugar and vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)
Blend again until incorporated
Add another cup of powdered sugar
Mix until combined
Add the last cup of powdered sugar
Blend until combined, scraping the sides as needed and making sure there are no clumps
Calories: 128kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 60mg, Potassium: 14mg, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 245IU, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 0.02mg