Description
Indulge in the creamy and decadent goodness of this homemade Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or as a topping for your favorite baked treats, this frosting is sure to elevate your desserts to the next level.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3–3½ cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and fluffy.
- Adjust Consistency: Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker frosting, or a teaspoon of milk if you’d like it a bit softer.
Notes
- This frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and cookies.
- For piping, chill the frosting slightly to help it hold shape.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to use, and let come to room temperature before spreading.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
