This homemade cream cheese frosting is smooth, creamy, and can be used for frosting cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. It's a simple and delicious topping with just the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and well combined.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and continue beating on low speed. Then increase to medium speed and beat until fully mixed and smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Taste the frosting and add more powdered sugar if desired for thickness or more vanilla extract for flavor. Continue to beat until well combined.
- Use immediately for frosting cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 380IUCalcium: 30mg