Super Smooth and Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting
Super Smooth and Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 block
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons milk powder
Instructions
- 1
In a clear mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cubed softened unsalted butter, salt, and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Using an electric hand mixer, beat the ingredients on medium speed until they are well combined and the mixture is creamy and smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Stop the mixer and use a spatula to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the sifted powdered sugar and milk powder to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Start beating on low speed until the powdered sugar is mostly incorporated, then increase to medium-high speed. Continue to beat for another 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and has a super smooth consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Your super smooth and fluffy cream cheese frosting is now ready to be piped onto cupcakes, spread on cakes, or used as desired.
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Super Smooth and Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 block
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons milk powder
Instructions
- 1
In a clear mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cubed softened unsalted butter, salt, and vanilla extract.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Using an electric hand mixer, beat the ingredients on medium speed until they are well combined and the mixture is creamy and smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Stop the mixer and use a spatula to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the sifted powdered sugar and milk powder to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Start beating on low speed until the powdered sugar is mostly incorporated, then increase to medium-high speed. Continue to beat for another 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and has a super smooth consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Your super smooth and fluffy cream cheese frosting is now ready to be piped onto cupcakes, spread on cakes, or used as desired.