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cream cheese frosting from The Jewish Kitchen
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Cream Cheese Frosting

This classic frosting is perfect for slathering between layers of carrot cake, topping cupcakes or even as a dip for strawberries. Make sure to refrigerate any leftovers.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz. block of cream cheese, at room temperature do not soften in microwave
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature do not soften in microwave
  • 4 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • lemon or lime zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. In an electric mixture fitted with paddle attachment, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sugar on low speed, one cup at a time, until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla.
  3. If you wish to flavor the frosting, you can add a teaspoon or two of fresh lemon or lime zest. (Taste after adding the first teaspoon of zest and then add more if desired) Otherwise, use frosting immediately. Store leftovers in fridge.