Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe has only 4 simple ingredients. Making it super easy to make homemade frosting for your cakes and cupcakes.
Servings: 1
Calories: 5177kcal
Cost: $6.34
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar sifted (may not to add up to 8 cups)
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract (if using more cups of powdered sugar, may use up to 2 tsps)
Instructions
- Place 2 packages (8 ounces each) softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and beat until fully combined and fluffy.
- Gradually add 6 cups sifted powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition until the frosting is smooth. If you prefer a thicker frosting, continue adding powdered sugar up to 8 cups.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. If using more than 6 cups of powdered sugar, add up to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for additional flavor.
- Beat the frosting for 1 to 2 minutes until light, smooth, and fluffy.
- Spread or pipe the frosting onto completely cooled cakes or cupcakes.
- Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let it come to room temperature and stir well before using again.
Notes
Serving Amount
This is the amount for a layered cake or a large amount of cupcakes (about 48 cupcakes). You can cut the recipe in half if needed for a smaller amount.
Recipe Tips
- Smaller Amount - This recipe makes a large amount. It is for a layered cake or a large number of cupcakes. You can cut the recipe in half if needed for a smaller amount.
- Use a stand Mixer - Also, you certainly can use a hand mixer but we love our electric mixer. It gets a ton of use and to this day is such a good investment.
- Full Fat Cream Cheese - When making this cream cheese frosting, use the full-fat cream cheese option. Do not use the cream cheese spread. Using the wrong cream cheese can cause your frosting to be runny.
- Unsalted Butter - We prefer to use unsalted butter. This way if you wanted to add in salt, you can control how much you add.
- Room Temperature Ingredients - When making this recipe, make sure to use cream cheese and butter that is at room temp. It blends better and doesn't have lumps.
- Make it Chocolate - If you need Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, add in about 1/2 cup of cocoa to the ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 5177kcal | Carbohydrates: 737g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 247g | Saturated Fat: 146g | Cholesterol: 743mg | Sodium: 2281mg | Potassium: 626mg | Sugar: 719g | Vitamin A: 8928IU | Calcium: 472mg | Iron: 2mg
