How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting

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Aug. 19, 2013

Cream cheese frosting is so easy to make. There is no need to buy cream cheese frosting in a can. You can make this great tasting frosting homemade. You will need powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and some lemon juice. This type of frosting can be used on carrot cake, red velvet cake, or even chocolate cake.

Ingredients

Cream cheese 16 Ounce (at room temperature)
Unsalted butter 16 Ounce (at room temperature)
Powdered sugar 2 Pound
Vanilla extract 2 Teaspoon
Lemon juice 2 Teaspoon (1

Directions

MAKING

1. Into the blender, add the butter and cream cheese. Let blend for a few minutes.

2. Then, add the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Continue to blend.

3. Lower the speed and add in the powdered sugar a little at a time, while continuing to blend until well combined.

SERVING

4. Spread the frosting over cake or cinnamon rolls or even pancake. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 15

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 564Calories from Fat 307

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 35 g53.8%

Saturated Fat 21 g105%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 100 mg4.17%

Total Carbohydrates 62 g20.7%

Dietary Fiber %

Sugars 59 g

Protein 2 g4%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet