A delicious Easy Cream Cheese Frosting recipe that is perfect on cakes. I love it for my banana cake, a carrot cake or red velvet cakes.
This basic Cream cheese frosting has a richer but less sweet taste than buttercream. Because it is less sweet flavors in the cakes really stand out.
I especially love that this frosting recipe just takes a few ingredients to make which makes it so easy! I have used it for years.
Why This Recipe
This Quick Cream Cheese Frosting recipe has been my go-to recipe for years. It is made up of just a handful of ingredients and is perfect on cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
Cream cheese icing adds a rich texture and flavor and requires less butter than buttercream. This recipe also works for chocolate cream cheese frosting too.
This is easily made in your stand or hand mixer and is ready to go in about 5 minutes.
Ingredients For Cream Cheese Frosting
As I mentioned, Cream Cheese Frosting just requires a few ingredients.
Cream cheese – You will want to use cold cream cheese to make the frosting. Do not leave it out to soften before using
Butter – Use real butter for best results
Powdered Sugar – I have had good results with both name-brand and generic powdered sugar.
Vanilla Extract – although it is not pictured, I do add a little vanilla.
Milk – You only need to add milk if you decide not to use the Vanilla extract and want a whiter frosting.
Simple Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz boxes of cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 6 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl or mixer, cream together butter and cream cheese on low speed.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and milk.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Whip until fully combined light and fluffy (4-5 mins)
- For a lighter color frosting omit the vanilla extract and add a little more milk.
Nutrition
How to Make Simple Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cream together butter and cream cheese Slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla
- Whip until fully combined light and fluffy (4-5 mins)
- For a lighter color frosting omit the vanilla extract and add
Timesaving Tips to make this perfect every time
- Although not necessary, sifting the powdered sugar before mixing will make the icing a bit smoother.
- Do not overbeat the frosting or it will get too stiff.
- You can make this shrimp and put it in corn tortillas for a second dinner idea.
FAQ
Can I make The cream cheese icing ahead of time?
Yes, you can make it a day or two ahead of time by keeping it in the refrigerator. Soften it and stir until smooth when ready to use.
Can I add Flavoring to Cream Cheese frosting?
Absolutely! You can add lemon extract or almond extract to the frosting.
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Tamara
Monday 10th of May 2021
My mind is blown that there is butter in cream cheese frosting. It makes me want it even more!
Raquel
Monday 10th of May 2021
It is a delicious frosting without being as sweet as buttercream!
Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting -
Monday 10th of May 2021
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