Cream Cheese Frosting
Incredibly easy recipe for a tasty cream cheese frosting that will top a 13x9 cake or the outside of a round-layer cake.
Print
Pin
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese or Neufchatel softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, add your butter and cream cheese. Beat until thoroughly combined and airy. Scrape down as necessary.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 8 ounces cream cheese or Neufchatel
- Add the salt and vanilla bean paste and mix until combined, again scraping down your bowl to ensure all ingredients are mixed evenly.1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Turn your mixer off and add half your powdered sugar. Stir on low until it is mostly combined, then whip for 30 seconds. Turn your mixer off again and add the remaining powdered sugar, following the same steps.2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Once your frosting is thoroughly mixed, use it immediately or cover tightly to the surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to use it. You will need to let it warm up and remix it before using if you have stored it.
Notes
- For a smooth and creamy frosting, be sure to soften the cream cheese and butter to room temperature. This will allow them to blend easily and create a light and fluffy texture.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 101mg | Sugar: 12g
This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.