Better Than Store Bought Cream Cheese Frosting

Ana
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decorated anniversary cake This frosting is a winner at family functions and parties. It has a rich, semi sweet flavor that can be controlled through the amount of powdered sugar used. Apply to cakes, cupcakes, sweet buns, brownies, and the list goes on. This great frosting can also be made ahead and placed in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in your freezer for a month. Thaw and stir when ready to use.

Prep Time: 1hour

Total Time: 1 1/2 hours

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients:

1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 Tbsp vanilla flavor
3 to 4 cups of powdered sugar
2 Tbsp heavy cream

Steps:

With butter and cream cheese soften in your mixing bowl, blend them together. Add vanilla flavor and powdered sugar, and blend.

Better Than Store Bought Cream Cheese Frosting

Then add heavy cream. Scrape down the sides, while mixing on medium speed until well blended.

Use on cool to cold dessert. Enjoy!

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likekinds
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July 7, 20191 found this helpful

This is similar to the recipe I used to frost apple and carrot cake. Yes, it is good, very good. If you want less calories, you can use neufchatel cheese rather than cream cheese. Just as good.

I recently bought a can of frosting. Any homemade would have been better.

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