Cream Cheese Frosting
This velvety cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch for your favorite desserts, offering a balance of sweetness and tanginess that elevates any cake or cupcake.
Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 8 oz cream cheese (brick) Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature.
- 3¾ cup powdered sugar Adjust to taste for sweetness.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Place softened butter and the brick of cream cheese in a mixer bowl. Cream together using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and salt to the butter mixture, then blend to incorporate.
- Next, add powdered sugar a little at a time, beating between each addition until the mixture is fully combined and creamy.
Notes
This frosting can be used in a variety of ways: spread over cakes or cupcakes, as a filling between cake layers, or piped onto cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, allowing it to come to room temperature and re-whip before using.