Cream Cheese Frosting
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
24 cupcakes or 1 8" or 9" 2-layer cake
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Calories
146 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
This frosting blends equal parts softened butter and cream cheese to create a creamy, lump-free base. Vanilla extract and salt enhance the flavor without overpowering the cream cheese tang. Powdered sugar is gradually beaten in on low speed until fully incorporated, producing a thick yet spreadable consistency suitable for both spreading and piping.
The frosting's texture holds firm, allowing for detailed decoration while remaining tender with a slight tang that distinguishes it from traditional buttercream. Its sweeter but balanced flavor complements a variety of cakes and cupcakes.
This frosting is best applied to fully cooled baked goods to maintain structure. Sifting the powdered sugar before mixing is recommended when piping with small tips to prevent clogging. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar if a less sweet frosting is preferred. If the frosting becomes too thick, thinning with small amounts of milk or heavy cream helps achieve the desired consistency.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter softened (113g, unsalted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened (brick-style, not spreadable) (226g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar 500g
Instructions
- Combine butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer (or you may use an electric mixer) and beat until creamy, well-combined, and lump-free.
- Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well to combine.
- With mixer on low, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.
- Use to frost completely cooled cake or cupcakes.
Notes
- This frosting holds shape well and is suitable for detailed piping work.
- Use brick-style cream cheese that is softened but not spreadable type for best results.
- For a less sweet frosting, reduce powdered sugar to taste, but at least 2 cups are needed for proper texture.
- Measure powdered sugar carefully; over-measuring can make frosting too thick and sweet.
- If frosting is too thick, thin gradually by adding small amounts of heavy cream or milk.
- Sift powdered sugar before mixing when using small piping tips to avoid clogging.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cupcakes or 1 8" or 9" 2-layer cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/24 batch | |
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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