Cream Cheese Icing For One 9 Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent cream cheese icing, perfectly portioned to frost a single 9-inch cake! This recipe is a game-changer for bakers who often find themselves with leftover icing. It's incredibly easy to make and tastes amazing with carrot cake (or any cake, really!). Say goodbye to wasted cream cheese and hello to perfectly frosted cakes every time!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 92.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Icing For One 9 Cake

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How to Make Cream Cheese Icing For One 9 Cake

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.
  2. Beat with an electric mixer (or get a great arm workout with a hand mixer!) until smooth and creamy. This should take approximately 1-3 minutes. Add vanilla extract and salt, then continue beating until fully incorporated.
  3. Frost your 9-inch cake evenly with the cream cheese icing. Enjoy!
  4. Refrigerate leftover icing in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

20g

Carbs

2g

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