Best Cream Cheese Frosting for Cupcakes: NYC Bakery Secret!

Name: Best Cream Cheese Frosting for Cupcakes: NYC Bakery Secret!
Ingredients: 8 ounces (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (115g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3-4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar, sifted (confectioners' sugar); 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt; Optional: 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) milk or heavy cream, if needed for consistency

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This cream cheese frosting for cupcakes recipe is BETTER than bakery-bought! Smooth, tangy, easy to pipe, and perfect for red velvet or carrot cake.

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Ingredients

8 ounces (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (115g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3-4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar, sifted (confectioners' sugar)
1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
Optional: 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) milk or heavy cream, if needed for consistency