Why You’ll Love This Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

• Effortless Preparation: Quick and easy to whip up. It only takes about 5 minutes to make a batch of frosting!
• Strong Cream Cheese Flavor: Perfect for those who adore the taste. Some recipes aren’t very “cream cheesy” but this one is and it’s so good!
• Versatility: Great with a range of desserts including cookies or cinnamon rolls. We also love this frosting on banana cake bars.
• Soft and Spreadable: Ideal for cakes and bars. Not good for piping.

Ingredients Needed

• Butter
• Cream Cheese
• Powdered Sugar
• Good Quality Vanilla

Make sure the butter and cream cheese are both at room temperature. This helps with creaming and creating a smooth, lump-free frosting.

Recipe Overview

*Find the full recipe below in the recipe card*

1-2. Creaming – Begin by creaming together butter and cream cheese for a smooth base. This is a critical step so don’t skimp. Make sure the butter and cream cheese are smooth before moving on.

3-4. Sugar – Finally, incorporate the powdered sugar for the desired sweetness and consistency. This recipe will provide you with a soft spreadable consistency. If you are looking for a more stiff frosting, feel free to add up to an additional 1 cup powdered sugar.

5. Flavoring – Add in the vanilla to enhance the flavor and whisk until smooth.

6. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature butter and cream cheese. This ensures that your ingredients blend more easily and evenly.

Smooth Consistency: Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth to eliminate lumps, ensuring a silky texture in your frosting.

Variations

• To thicken the frosting, feel free to add up to 1 cup of extra powdered sugar.
• For an extra gourmet touch, try adding vanilla bean paste. This not only adds a delicious flavor but also those attractive black speckles. Those speckles always make me thing gourmet.

Storage

• Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring up to room temperature to use as the cold frosting may be to hard to spread.
• Keep covered to maintain freshness.
• If used to frost a dessert, dessert will need to be refrigerated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Try It And Like It?

I’m always eager to know how my recipes turn out for you. If you’re fond of this cream cheese frosting, you might also love my Caramel Cheesecake made in an Instant Pot, offering a rich, creamy treat. And for a quick delightful snack, try my Carrot Cake Cookies, easily made from a carrot cake box mix. Both are perfect pairings for this frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe Card:

This cream cheese frosting recipe has become a staple in my frosting collection. Its ease, flavor, and adaptability make it an easy classic. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting, this frosting is sure to enhance your desserts and satisfy your taste buds.

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Cream Cheese Frosting

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

1/2 cup butter, softened
8oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar (more if you would like a thicker constancy)
1 Tablespoon good quality vanilla

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar (more if you would like a thicker constancy)
• 1 Tablespoon good quality vanilla

Instructions

1. In a bowl using a hand or electric mixer, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Stir before turning mixer on to avoid a cloud of sugar.
3. Mix until fully blended. Do not overmix as this can cause the sugar to melt and frosting to become runny.

Notes

• The recipe yields about 2 1/2 cups which is enough for a thin 1/8 inch layer on a cookie sheet cake.
• Store in fridge for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 125Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 72mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g