Description
This luscious Cream Cheese Frosting is smooth, creamy, and perfectly sweetened, making it an ideal topping for cupcakes, layer cakes, and other baked treats. With simple ingredients like cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla, it whips up quickly and adds a delicious tangy richness to your desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 cups (240–360g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add vanilla and salt: Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing well to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Incorporate powdered sugar: Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until just incorporated. Then increase the speed and beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Adjust consistency and sweetness: Taste your frosting and if you prefer it sweeter or thicker, add more powdered sugar. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of milk and mix well.
- Use or store: Use the frosting immediately on your cakes or cupcakes, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. If chilled, allow it to soften slightly before spreading to ensure a creamy texture.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese and butter for the best texture and ease of mixing.
- Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth frosting.
- You can adjust sweetness by controlling the amount of powdered sugar used.
- If refrigerated, bring frosting to room temperature and stir before using to regain spreadability.
- This frosting is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
