5 from 15 votes
Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream Cheese Frosting combines softened cream cheese and unsalted butter whipped until fluffy, then blended with powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt for a smooth, sweet spread. Its rich, creamy texture balances tangy and sweet flavors, making it an ideal choice for frosting cakes or piping onto cupcakes. The method ensures a light and fluffy consistency, perfect for decorating or chilling until use.
Prep Time
16 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
202 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese and butter to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and whip on high speed for 5-7 minutes or until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Pour in the sugar, vanilla, and salt and whip at low speed until incorporated and then turn the speed to high and whip until it is completely combined and smooth.
- Ice a cake, pipe onto some cupcakes, or chill until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Allow cream cheese and butter to soften at room temperature for 1-2 hours before whipping for a smoother texture.
- For a stronger cream cheese flavor, omit the butter and use all cream cheese.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch during whipping to thicken the frosting for better shape retention.
- Sift powdered sugar before mixing to avoid lumps, especially when using hand beaters.
- If frosting is too thick, thin with a small amount of milk to reach desired consistency.
- Make ahead by preparing up to 3 days in advance; store covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months with re-whipping after thawing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
22mg
(0%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
368IU
(7%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.