Cream Cheese Icing Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 10 minutes
🥄 Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 1/2 cups icing sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Soften Cream Cheese and Butter:
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Beat Well:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and butter. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes creamy and smooth. This step usually takes around 2-3 minutes, but the key is to achieve a lump-free texture.
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Add Sugar and Vanilla:
- Once the cream cheese and butter are well combined, gradually add in the icing sugar. Beat the mixture on low speed initially to prevent the sugar from flying everywhere, then increase the speed to medium-high until the sugar is fully incorporated.
- After the sugar is mixed in, add the vanilla extract. The vanilla adds a wonderful aroma and enhances the overall flavor of the icing.
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Beat Again:
- Beat the mixture again on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes until the icing is fluffy and smooth. Scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed ensures all ingredients are evenly mixed.
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Spread on Cooled Cake:
- Once your cake has completely cooled, it’s time to generously spread this delicious cream cheese icing on top. Whether you’re frosting a carrot cake, red velvet cake, or any other dessert, this creamy icing will take it to the next level.
Enjoy this creamy, tangy, and sweet cream cheese icing on your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or cookies! It’s a versatile topping that adds a delightful richness to any dessert.
