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Sour Cream Frosting

Sour cream is a great option for a deliciously smooth and creamy frosting that has a little bit of a tangy flavor but not being as sweet as cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Frosting
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a mixer cream butter until smooth and add in the sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla, and whip until fully combined and smooth.
  • This frosting is great on cakes, cupcakes, fillings, and to-top sugar cookies.

Notes

Use unsalted butter if you prefer sweet frosting, use salted butter, or add a pinch of salt if you prefer flavors that are more balanced and less sweet. I prefer salted butter myself.