Description
This homemade cream cheese frosting recipe is a rich, creamy, and smooth frosting perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. Made with full-fat cream cheese, salted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, it’s easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and yields a deliciously tangy and sweet topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and salted butter together until smooth. This should take about 2 minutes, resulting in a creamy and even base for the frosting.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Continue beating the mixture until it becomes creamy and smooth. Be mindful that beating longer will thin the frosting, so adjust to your desired consistency. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk or cream to thin it out.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and butter for the creamiest texture.
- Ensure both cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Adjust the consistency by adding milk or cream if the frosting is too thick.
- Beat frosting just until smooth; over-beating can make it too thin.
- Keep frosting refrigerated if not using immediately to prevent spoilage.
