Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
Did you know that cream cheese frosting is incredibly easy to make? In just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious and creamy frosting to top your cakes and cupcakes with.
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 4 oz butter 1 stick, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Mix the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.1 8 oz cream cheese, 4 oz butter
- Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well in between additions. Mix until smooth.3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Frosting will be thick and perfect for frosting cupcakes, cakes, bundt cakes, and brownies.1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the heavy cream to change the consistency to make a thinner frosting for piping on cookies, glazing cinnamon rolls, or glaze for quick breads.2 tablespoon heavy cream
Notes
- The secret to making perfect cream cheese icing is to let the butter and cream cheese come to room temperature before you start mixing them together.
- This basic recipe will be used as is for cakes and cupcakes.
- Thin it for piping for cookies and for flow work.
- Store any unused frosting in an airtight container; refrigerate and use within 5 days. Please bring it to room temp and give it a good stir before using.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 146g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 21mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1096IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.02mg