Stabilized Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
A luscious frosting that combines sweet vanilla and subtle tang, perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Frosts an 8-inch cake or 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese until well combined.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Frost cupcakes or cakes and serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Whip again before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg