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Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

4.5

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 1/4 cups

Ingredients

12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

  1. Using electric mixer, beat 12 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter and vanilla extract in large bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.

TagsFrostingDessertVanillaHerbs & SpicesCream CheeseCheeseDairyNut FreeGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerMeal PrepQuickNo-CookElectric MixerBon Appétit

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