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Mini cupcakes with raspberry frosting
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5 from 3 votes

Raspberry Frosting

Top your next dessert with this fruity and fluffy Raspberry Frosting! It is easy to make and complements vanilla cake, chocolate cake & more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: raspberry frosting
Servings: 12 1/4 cup servings
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam use seedless for a smoother frosting
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 drop red gel food coloring optional

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer, mix the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
    butter and cream cheese beaten together in a mixing bowl
  • Add raspberry jam and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
    Butter, cream cheese, raspberry jam, and vanilla mixed in a mixing bowl
  • Add powdered sugar one cup at a time and mix until fully incorporated. The frosting should have semi-still peaks. If it gets too thick, add a little milk. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar.
    Raspberry Frosting in a mixing bowl before food coloring is added
  • Optional: For a brighter pink color, add 1 drop of red gel food coloring and mix to combine.
    Raspberry Frosting in a mixing bowl

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 0.1mg