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CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

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Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
A thick, silky frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. This ultra-creamy buttercream comes together in minutes with only four simple ingredients. It pipes beautifully, spreads smoothly, and adds the perfect sweet tang to any dessert.

  • Author: LORA LORA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x

Ingredients

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8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.


Add powdered sugar and vanilla gradually on low speed until combined.
Increase mixer speed to medium and whip 1–2 minutes until silky and thick.
Use immediately or chill for a firmer piping consistency.

Notes

Start mixer on low to avoid sugar dust.
Refrigerate frosting up to 3 days; soften before using.
Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness.