Cream Cheese Frosting

Learn how to make the best cream cheese frosting ever. It is perfect for frosting and decorating cakes and cupcakes. It is one of my family’s favorite frostings.

Course Dessert

Keyword cream cheese frosting, cream cheese icing

Prep Time 10

Servings cupcakes

Calories 140kcal

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter softened
8 oz cream cheese (brick)
3¾ cup powdered sugar *
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Place softened butter and a brick of cream cheese in a mixer bowl.
Cream together using an electric mixer.
Add vanilla extract and salt to the butter mixture then blend to incorporate.
Next, add powdered sugar a little at a time, beating between each addition.

Notes

*Note: Add more powdered sugar if the frosting is too thin. If it is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk.

Tips for making Cream Cheese Frosting

Always use full-fat cream cheese brick (never use the spreadable type).
Add enough powdered sugar (3 to 4 cups) to make a firm, thick, pipable frosting.
Use a mixer to blend the frosting effortlessly.

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