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Cream Cheese Frosting

Light, fluffy, and lower in sugar than most cream cheese frosting recipes, this is my all-star, go-to, eat it from the bowl favorite!
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Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz cream cheese softened to room temp
  • 1/2 cup butter room temp
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted after measuring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine the cream cheese, butter and vanilla.
  • Beat until fluffy and light colored.
  • Add the sifted powdered sugar and a pinch of salt, beating at a slow speed until the sugar is moistened.
  • Increase the speed of the mixer and beat until light and spreadable.

Notes

Avoid the temptation to add liquid to this recipe.  It turns out perfect every time!