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Cream Cheese Buttercream

This silky cream cheese buttercream is heavenly. Its light, its creamy, its perfect for any cake or cupcake.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Dessert, Frosting/Buttercream
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. Cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1½ tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 cups Powdered sugar sifted

Instructions
 

  • Using an electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat together the cream cheese and unsalted butter. Once thoroughly mixed add in the vanilla extract and kosher salt.
  • Scrape the bottom and the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add in half of the powdered sugar and mix on low speed. Repeat this step for the remaining powdered sugar.
  • Turn up the mixer to a medium speed and beat the frosting for 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
  • Use the frosting as desired.
Keyword Cream Cheese Buttercream, Cream Cheese Frosting