Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delicious Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, it’s a versatile and easy-to-make frosting that will elevate your baked treats to the next level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until the frosting reaches your desired sweetness and consistency. Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then beat for another 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy. Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Chill the frosting slightly before piping for cleaner detail.
- If it’s too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time; if too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Let refrigerated frosting come to room temperature and rewhip before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
