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Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Yield: Enough for a 2-layer cake OR 24 cupcakes
  • Prep Time: 0:05

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter OR margarine, softened
  • 1 tablespoon Karo® Light Corn Syrup
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add corn syrup and vanilla, then beat in powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add milk to obtain desired consistency.
  2. Frost cake or cupcakes as desired.
  3. Store frosted cakes or any leftover frosting in the refrigerator.
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Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Yield: Enough for a 2-layer cake OR 24 cupcakes
  • Prep Time:  5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter OR margarine softened
  • 1 tablespoon Karo® Light Corn Syrup
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add corn syrup and vanilla, then beat in powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add milk to obtain desired consistency.
  • Frost cake or cupcakes as desired.
  • Store frosted cakes or any leftover frosting in the refrigerator.