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5-Minute Cream Cheese Frosting
Silky, tangy frosting that whips up in minutes with just four ingredients. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, or straight from the bowl.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 1g
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Add cream cheese and butter to a bowl or food processor.
Step 2
Beat or pulse until smooth and light, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing until no lumps remain.
Step 4
Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined and fluffy.
Step 5
Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container.
Tools you’ll need
- medium bowl or food processor
- whisk or electric mixer
- spatula
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