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Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

I created this topping especially for frosting fresh, warm cinnamon rolls, but it pairs well with anything that benefits from the addition of cream cheese frosting, like carrot cake!

Prep Time 10 mins
Rest Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk (or half & half)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (or half as much vanilla bean paste)
Instructions
  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter using a hand mixer on medium speed. Mix until thoroughly combined.

  2. 2

    Slowly begin to incorporate the powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly between each addition.

  3. 3

    Adding just a little at a time, incorporate the milk (or half & half) until the desired consistency is reached. For cinnamon rolls, leave the frosting on the thick side. For cakes, add enough liquid until the frosting is smooth and spreadable or able to be piped through a decorating tip.

  4. 4

    Add the vanilla and mix on low speed until just combined. You may add any food coloring at this point if desired.

  5. 5

    Cover and chill the frosting until it sets up, or 2-4 hours. For piping, let the frosting come back to room temperature before decorating.

Keywords: dessert, frosting, icing, buttercream, cream cheese, cinnamon roll, cinnamon rolls, cake, carrot cake
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