Cream Cheese Frosting
A classic, creamy, and perfectly sweet cream cheese frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Notes
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let it come to room temperature and give it a quick whip before using.