Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
A rich and creamy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe made with butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar.Ready in just 10 minutes.Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened (113g)
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, brick-style (226g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar 500g
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine the softened butter and cream cheese.
- Beat until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and completely lump-free.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
- With the mixer running on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar.
- Continue mixing until the frosting is smooth, fluffy, and well combined.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Use this Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe immediately to frost completely cooled cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Notes
- Add a teaspoon of lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
- Mix in cinnamon for a warm, spiced frosting.
- Pair with carrot cake, red velvet cake, spice cake, or vanilla cupcakes.
- Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness and texture.