Cream Cheese Frosting
This creamy and smooth cream cheese frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, adding a rich, tangy flavor that enhances any dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3/4 stick 3/4 stick (85 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups (188 grams) powdered sugar, sifted Sifting helps avoid lumps.
- 6 ounces 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese, completely softened to room temperature Cream cheese should be at room temperature.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract Don't skip this ingredient; it adds wonderful flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sifted powdered sugar on low.
- Gradually increase the speed to medium-high to avoid a sugar cloud.
- Beat for 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
- Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl and paddle.
- Add the cream cheese and continue beating on medium-high for 1 minute until fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and mix for 30 seconds until fully incorporated.
- Scrape down the bowl again as needed to ensure everything is well mixed.
Notes
Store leftover cream cheese frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Let it sit at room temperature to soften before using again.