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Salted Cream Cheese Frosting

Cultural Context

Cream cheese frosting is a beloved American staple, often used to top cakes and cupcakes, especially red velvet and carrot cake. Its creamy texture and slight tang from the cream cheese create a perfect balance with sweet desserts. This frosting has become a favorite in modern baking, with variations that include additional flavors and ingredients, but the classic salted version adds a delightful contrast that enhances the overall taste.

AmericanUSdessert
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 stick of butter
1 8-ounce block of cream cheese
4 cups of powdered sugar
2 teaspoons of vanilla

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

1

Cream the butter in a blender until fluffy, starting on low speed and increasing as it becomes creamy.

2

Add the cream cheese to the creamed butter and mix until combined, starting on low speed and increasing.

3

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix until fluffy.

4

Sift 8 cups of powdered sugar to remove lumps before adding it to the mixture.

5

Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, starting on low speed to prevent splashing, then increase speed to fully incorporate.

6

Scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure all ingredients are mixed well and there are no lumps.

7

Continue mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy, adjusting the speed as necessary.

8

If the frosting is too runny, add more powdered sugar or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to stiffen it up.

9

Store the frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

blender

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Cream Cheese FrostingSalted Frosting

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