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Easy Small Batch Cream Cheese Frosting: Perfect for 9x13 Cake
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Easy Small Batch Cream Cheese Frosting: Perfect for 9x13 Cake
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Easy Small Batch Cream Cheese Frosting: Perfect for 9x13 Cake

Learn to make the perfect small batch cream cheese frosting for your 9x13 cake! This recipe is a tweaked version of an older favorite, designed to give you an excellent frosting-to-cake ratio. Ideal for a quarter sheet cake.
#Cream Cheese Frosting
#Small Batch
#Baking
#Dessert
#Cake Frosting
#Easy Recipe
#Sweet Treat
#Quarter Sheet Cake
Creamy Frosting in a Bowl
Creamy Frosting in a Bowl

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
12
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
220
Calories
1g
Protein
28g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Applying Frosting to Cake
Applying Frosting to Cake

Ingredients

  • Cream Cheese
    (Softened)

    8 ounces
  • Unsalted Butter
    (Softened)

    1 cup
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  • Powdered Sugar
    (Sifted)

    2 cups
  • Vanilla Extract

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 12
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Slice of Frosted Cake
Slice of Frosted Cake

Instructions

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  • 1

    Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smooth mixing. If not, microwave briefly or let sit out.
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    Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for smooth mixing. If not, microwave briefly or let sit out.
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    Softened ingredients prevent lumps and ensure a creamy frosting.
  • 2

    In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
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    In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
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    Start on low speed to avoid splattering, then increase.
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  • 3

    Add the softened unsalted butter to the cream cheese and continue beating until fully combined and light, about 1-2 minutes.
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    Add the softened unsalted butter to the cream cheese and continue beating until fully combined and light, about 1-2 minutes.
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    Scrape down the sides of the bowl often to ensure even mixing.
  • 4

    Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the mixture, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until just incorporated after each addition.
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    Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the mixture, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until just incorporated after each addition.
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    Sifting powdered sugar prevents lumps and makes for a smoother frosting.
  • 5

    Once all the sugar is added, mix in the vanilla extract and salt. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for another 1-2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
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    Once all the sugar is added, mix in the vanilla extract and salt. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for another 1-2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
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    Avoid over-beating, which can make the frosting too thin.
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