Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
Elevate your favorite desserts with the luscious, velvety texture of Classic Cream Cheese Frosting, a timeless recipe that's perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies alike. With just five simple ingredients—rich cream cheese, buttery smooth unsalted butter, fragrant vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and a touch of salt—this frosting strikes the ideal balance between tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes, the creamy consistency pairs beautifully with carrot cake, red velvet, or any treat needing a decadent finishing touch. Whether spreading, piping, or dolloping, this homemade frosting is a quick, crowd-pleasing favorite that delivers bakery-quality flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Allow the cream cheese and unsalted butter to come to room temperature to ensure they blend smoothly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed, beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, to the mixture. Continue beating on low speed initially to prevent sugar from flying out of the bowl. Once it begins to incorporate, increase the mixer speed to medium-high.
After all the powdered sugar has been added, beat the frosting for an additional 3 minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
Once finished, taste the frosting, and if necessary, adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar for stiffness or a small amount of milk for a softer texture.
Use the cream cheese frosting immediately to frost your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let it come to room temperature and remix before using if it's been refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.0 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.8 g | 369% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 353 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 1320 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 492.1 g | 179% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 478.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
