Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
145 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
This frosting starts with softened cream cheese and salted butter beaten until smooth, creating a rich and creamy base. Powdered sugar is gradually incorporated along with vanilla extract to balance sweetness and add flavor. The texture achieved is creamy and smooth, lending itself well to spreading or piping over baked goods.
The frosting provides a slight tang from the cream cheese and a buttery richness, complementing cakes or cupcakes with its mild vanilla notes. Adjusting consistency can be done by refrigerating or adding cornstarch to stabilize it for piping detailed designs.
This recipe yields about 3 cups of frosting, sufficient for a dozen cupcakes or a two-layer cake. It stores well in the refrigerator for a few days and can be frozen up to three months. Thaw and bring to room temperature before re-whipping to restore its consistency.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter softened, salted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth using a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat again until creamy and smooth.
Notes
- For stiffer frosting suitable for piping, refrigerate 15-30 minutes or add 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for 2-3 days; let come to room temperature before use.
- Freeze up to 3 months; thaw overnight in fridge and re-beat before applying.
- This recipe makes about 3 cups, enough for 12 cupcakes or a 2-layer cake.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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