cream cheese frosting (sallye)

48 Pinches
Austin, TX
Updated on Nov 16, 2013

A good basic frosting recipe that can be used on various cakes.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make cream cheese frosting (sallye)

  • Step 1
    Place softened cream cheese and butter in large mixing bowl. With electric mixer on high speed, beat together until light and fluffy. Sift sugar an add to butter and cheese mixture, add vanilla and continue beating until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Step 2
    Chill in refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes until icing stiffens somewhat (it will be easier to spread)

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Category: Cakes
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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