Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
A rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet Cream Cheese Frosting that elevates any dessert instantly.
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 359kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup butter, room temperature on medium speed until creamy. Add 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature and mix well until no
- Add 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature and beat until mixed with butter and fluffy.
- Add 4 cups powdered sugar a little at a time, scraping down the sides and bottom of bowl, beating just until blended. Add 2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix well.
- Adjust your mixing speed to high and continue to mix for approximately 3 minutes until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Notes
Note: I double this recipe for layer cakes unless making a naked cake.
