Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge your sweet tooth with this luxurious Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting, a velvety blend of softened cream cheese and buttery richness that delivers the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. This easy, beginner-friendly recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, featuring simple pantry staples like powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt for an extra flavor boost. Whipped to light and fluffy perfection, this frosting is ideal for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies or as a decadent dip for fresh fruit and sweets. Whether you're making a layer cake for a celebration or dressing up your favorite baked goods, this classic cream cheese frosting promises to elevate every bite. Bonus: It stores beautifully in the fridge for make-ahead convenience, ensuring you always have a go-to frosting ready to complement your desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Mix well after each addition to avoid lumps.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Taste the frosting and adjust sweetness or salt if needed.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow it to come to room temperature and mix again before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 271.4 g | 348% | |
| Saturated Fat | 169.3 g | 846% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 916 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 499.0 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 492.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 6% | |
*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.
