Cream Cheese Frosting
This rich and creamy cream cheese frosting is perfectly balanced with a tangy flavor and smooth texture. Ready in minutes, it’s ideal for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other baked treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract.
- Continue beating until the frosting is light, fluffy, and smooth.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or other baked goods.
- If the frosting is too soft, refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes before using.
Notes
- Add lemon zest or lemon juice for a citrus variation.
- Substitute almond extract or maple extract for a different flavor profile.
- Mix in cocoa powder for a chocolate cream cheese frosting.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months and re-whip after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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