Cream Cheese Filling for Cakes
Elevate your cakes with this rich and velvety cream cheese filling that strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Made with just five simple ingredients—smooth cream cheese, silky unsalted butter, powdered sugar, fragrant vanilla extract, and a splash of optional heavy cream—this versatile recipe is ready in just 10 minutes. Ideal for layering between fluffy cake tiers, this filling boasts a lusciously creamy texture that’s thick enough to hold its shape yet easy to spread. Whether you're creating a classic red velvet cake or a decadent carrot cake, this cream cheese filling will add a burst of flavor and creamy indulgence to every bite. Keep it fresh by refrigerating leftovers, and enjoy its irresistibly soft texture by bringing it to room temperature before using. It’s a must-try for any dessert enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams cream cheese
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 180 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 15 milliliters heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and unsalted butter. Both should be softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually sift in the powdered sugar to prevent lumps. Beat on low speed initially to avoid a sugar cloud, then increase to medium speed until the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and mix on medium speed for another minute to evenly distribute the flavor.
If the filling is too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of heavy cream and mix again until you reach the desired consistency. The texture should be creamy but thick enough to hold its shape.
Use immediately as a filling between cake layers, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before using if chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.4 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.5 g | 532% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 499 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 732 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.5 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 348 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.
