Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this easy-to-make Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or cinnamon rolls, this versatile frosting will elevate your baked treats to the next level.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed at first to avoid a sugar cloud, then increase to medium speed until fully incorporated.
- Flavor and Fluff: Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then beat for another 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Ready to Use: Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- For a thicker frosting, add up to 1/2 cup more powdered sugar.
- Bring back to room temperature and re-whip before using if refrigerated.
- Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or cinnamon rolls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
