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The best frosting recipe

This frosting recipe is universal! It can be used for brownies, cupcakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls, cakes, you name it! It also provides a great foundation recipe that can be adapted and added-too!
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttercream, chocolate frosting, frosting

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz package of cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbs vanilla
  • 3-6 Tbs milk depending on how thick you like your frosting

Instructions

  • Cream the butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer with a whisk attachment for 3-5 minutes
  • Add the powdered sugar, and vanilla and mix. Be careful as to not fling powdered sugar everywhere
  • Add the milk in, a tablespoon at a time. One you creachthe thinkness you desire, whip for 3-5 more minutes. (I typically use 3-4 table spoons for cakes, and cinnamon rolls)