Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Welcome to my go-to healthy cream cheese frosting recipe without butter! No vegetable shortening. No powdered sugar. No heavy cream. Recipe

This easy recipe is made with 4 simple ingredients and leaves you with a delicious frosting anyone would love!

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If you are looking for a healthier alternative to traditional homemade buttercream, this is it! Top cupcakes, cake and cinnamon rolls with this goodness.

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– full-fat cream cheese – plain yogurt – pure maple syrup – vanilla extract

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Into the mixing bowl of a standing mixer, or into a large bowl to use a hand mixer, add the softened cream cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract..

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Using a whisk attachment, turn the mixer on at medium speed to begin mixing the cream cheese mixture. After 1 minute, increase the speed to medium-high and continue to mix.

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Continue whisking until the frosting is getting a smooth texture and looks fully combined. To use, spread with a knife onto the top of cupcakes, or using a piping bag.

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You will have enough frosting for 18-24 cupcakes. If you are frosting cakes, it will be enough for a small 2-layer cake.

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