Cream Cheese Frosting (Hand Blender)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 package (8 oz. cream cheese, softened)
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 – 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- In deep, narrow bowl, place cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Insert blending attachment into motor body.
- Blend at speed 1-2 for 15 to 20 seconds, or until smooth.
- Add 3 cups powdered sugar.
- Blend at speed 2-3 for 30 to 40 seconds, or until mixed, adding additional powdered sugar if necessary and scraping bowl as needed.
Per serving: About 220 cal, 1g pro, 30g carb, 10g total fat, 30 mg chol, 80 mg sod.
VARIATION
Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Substitute 1 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel for vanilla.
Yield:12 to 16 servings (frosting for 2-layer or 13x9x2-inch cake).
Per serving: About 220 cal, 1g pro, 30g carb, 10g total fat, 30 mg chol, 80 mg sod.