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Best Ever Cream Cheese Frosting

This rich cream cheese frosting is easy to make with a tangy vanilla flavor.

Ingredients :

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 to 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or lemon juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions :

  • Combine cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Mix in vanilla (or lemon juice and lemon zest if using).
  • Add in salt and powdered sugar a bit at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Continue beating on medium speed until fluffy. Do not overmix.
  • Store up to 5 days in the refrigerator.