Cream Cheese Icing
Velvety smooth and irresistibly rich, this Cream Cheese Icing recipe is the ultimate topper for your baked creations, from classic carrot cakes to decadent cinnamon rolls. With just five simple ingredients—cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this luxurious frosting comes together in just 15 minutes. The cream cheese and butter are whipped to fluffy perfection, while the subtle hint of vanilla complements the sugar’s sweetness, creating a balanced, tangy-sweet flavor profile. Perfect for spreading or piping, this easy-to-make icing is a bakery-quality upgrade you can whip up at home. Whether you're aiming for a show-stopping layer cake or creamy cupcake frosting, this recipe will deliver silky-smooth results every time.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.125 tsp salt
Instructions
Ensure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easy blending.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, while mixing on low speed. This helps to prevent the sugar from puffing up into a cloud.
Once the powdered sugar is fully incorporated, add the vanilla extract and salt. Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3 more minutes.
Use the cream cheese icing immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If refrigerated, bring it back to room temperature and beat it again briefly before using.
Spread or pipe the icing onto your baked goods as desired, ensuring a generous layer for maximum flavor.
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 | 1025 mg | 45% | |
| 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.
