Cream Cheese Frosting

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5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 20

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or flavoring
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans (optional or used for decoration)

Instructions

Use a mixer to combine the room temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy - about 5 minutes.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla and mix well.
Once combined, mix in pecans (if using) or use them to sprinkle on top or sides of the cake for decoration.

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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