Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

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This is a simple recipe for delicious cream cheese frosting. It has less powdered sugar than most recipes. That's one reason it tastes so good.

Recipe by live_love_cook

Updated on September 25, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

15

Yield:

2 -1/2 cups

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Ingredients

½ cup butter
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

Heat butter in a microwave-safe dish in microwave on high for 7 seconds. Transfer butter to a bowl and beat with cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until mixture is nearly fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir confectioners' sugar into cream cheese mixture to make a smooth frosting. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

161	Calories
10g	Fat
17g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 161
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 77mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 1g
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 17mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.