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Close-up of a person holding a whisk attachment covered in whipped cream cheese frosting above a mixing bowl on a stand mixer. The background is a wooden surface.

Light & Fluffy Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Melissa Griffiths
This whipped cream cheese frosting is seriously the only recipe you'll ever need – light as air but still rich and tangy. Perfect on everything from carrot cake to cinnamon rolls.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Whip the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream.
  • Whip for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overwhip the frosting, as it can cause the cream cheese to become too soft and the frosting to lose its structure. 
  • This frosting is sturdy enough to hold up between cake layers, making it an excellent choice for layered cakes without being overly heavy.
  • Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to suit your taste. For a less sweet frosting, reduce the sugar slightly, but keep in mind it may affect the texture.
  • For a lactose-free version, use lactose-free cream cheese and butter. 

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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