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Faux Cream Cheese Frosting

All the flavor of cream cheese frosting without the issues!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cake, Frosting, Gluten Free, Holiday
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 287kcal
Author Colleen

Ingredients

  • 1 lb unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 lbs powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp cream cheese flavor oil
  • 3- 5 Tbsps water, milk, or cream
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Beat the butter on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 8- 10 minutes. Scrape the bowl down as needed.
  • Add a third of the powdered sugar to the bowl. Beat on low until combined, then on medium until creamy, about 1- 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl down.
  • Add another third of the sugar and the cream cheese flavor oil to the bowl. Beat on low until combined, then on medium until creamy, about 1- 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl down.
  • Add the remaining sugar and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Beat on low until combined, then on medium until creamy, about 1- 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl down.
  • Add your liquid (water, milk, or cream) a tablespoon at a time, beating on low between additions, until the frosting reaches the right consistency. If adding gel color, add it now.

Notes

  • This is enough buttercream to frost:
    • 24 cupcakes
    • 3 layer 6 inch cake
    • 2 layer 8 inch cake
  • Water will allow the frosting to be at room temperature for longer than milk or cream.