Looking for an easy-to-make frosting recipe for your next batch of homemade cupcakes? If so, you’ll love this creamy cream cheese frosting that only requires 4 basic ingredients. My daughter is 15 and taking culinary classes at vo-tech. She brought home this recipe and we’ve been using it ever since. We tried it as a frosting on cupcakes and a single-layer cake. Delicious!
Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe for Cupcakes
8 ounces block of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened (not margarine)
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
4 cups confectioner’s 10X powdered sugar
In a large mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese, butter and pure vanilla extract using an electric hand mixer until light and creamy. Takes 2-3 minutes at most. Gradually beat in the confectioners’ 10X powdered sugar until smooth. The frosting should be creamy and spreadable. Use immediately.
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