Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this homemade Cream Cheese Frosting that’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick preparation time, you can elevate your baked goods with this luscious frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3½ to 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavorings: Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually Add Sugar: Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired sweetness and consistency.
- Beat Until Fluffy: Continue mixing for 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Use or Store: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Let come to room temperature and re-whip before using if chilled.
Notes
- For a stiffer frosting (great for piping), add a bit more powdered sugar.
- For a tangier flavor, reduce the butter to ¼ cup and increase the cream cheese to 12 oz.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
