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two cupcakes on plate with a swirl of piped cream cheese frosting on top of each cupcake
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No Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

No Butter Cream Cheese Frosting is a homemade frosting made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt and vanilla extract. No butter needed for this easy frosting. Use the frosting for cupcakes, cookies, cakes and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • piping bag
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl using the whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar on low until the powdered sugar is completely incorporated. Scrape down the sides.
  • To the cream cheese frosting, add the vanilla and salt and beat until blended. Scrape down the sides. Then, increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy.