Description
This cream cheese frosting is smooth, creamy, and tangy without being overly sweet—perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Beat in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, if using.
- Increase to medium-high speed and whip until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Use immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
For piping, adjust sugar for desired consistency. Try flavor additions like lemon zest, cocoa powder, or maple syrup. Always sift powdered sugar for a smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cream cheese frosting, cupcake frosting, cake topping, buttercream alternative