Description
This homemade cream cheese frosting recipe is a rich and creamy topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other baked treats. Made with full-fat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, it whips up quickly to a smooth and luscious consistency that is easy to spread or pipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113g) salted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and salted butter together until smooth and creamy. This should take about 2 minutes and sets the base for your frosting.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture while continuing to beat. Mix until the frosting is creamy and smooth. If the frosting becomes too thick, you can add a splash of milk or cream to reach your preferred consistency, but be careful not to overbeat as this can thin the frosting.
Notes
- Ensure both the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for a smoother frosting.
- Beat the ingredients just until combined to avoid thinning the frosting.
- For a thinner consistency, add milk or cream a little at a time.
- This frosting is best used immediately or stored refrigerated and brought to room temperature before use.
