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The Best Cream Cheese Frosting

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Published October 25, 2021 Last Updated January 10, 2022 / By Jessica Leave a Comment

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Absolutely the Best Cream Cheese Frosting recipe ever! It’s so easy, you will love this homemade cream cheese frosting on cakes, cookies, brownies or cinnamon rolls. 

birds eye view of cream cheese frosting next to a white clothA good homemade cream cheese frosting recipe is a staple in any kitchen. Whether it’s to top our Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake, the Best Sugar Cookies, or our award winning Cinnamon Rolls, this easy cream cheese frosting never disappoints. 

The Best Cream Cheese Frosting

One of the reasons this frosting is so great, is because it is adaptable. Need a thinner glaze? No problem. The perfect cookie topping flavor and consistency? Done. Want to pipe intricate designs on a cupcake? We got you. 

Whatever you are looking for we tell you exactly how to adapt this simple frosting to meet your needs. 

homemade cream cheese frosting on a white spoon

Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

You ready to do this?

the ingredients to make cream cheese frosting on a cement countertop

First step, gather your ingredients. Use unsalted butter, and make sure the butter and the cream cheese are softened for best results. 

step by step photos showing how to make cream cheese frosting

Top Left – Add softened butter and cream cheese to a large bowl or stand mixer. 

Top Right – Beat until well combined and free of lumps.

Bottom Left – Add in vanilla extract and salt and stir to combine, scraping sides down as needed. 

Bottom Right – Gradually add in powdered sugar.

How much powdered sugar should I use?

Powdered sugar will largely determine the thickness of your frosting. For a thinner, more glaze like consistency use 2 cups. I typically use 3 cups for cakes and cookies. If you want the frosting to be sturdier for piping designs etc. you will want to use 4 cups. 

Add a little at a time to determine what best suits your needs. If your frosting becomes to thick, add a tablespoon at a time of milk or cream to thin out. 

a stand mixer full of cream cheese frosting

Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

You ready for this simple and delicious recipe? 

If you make this recipe and enjoy it we would love for you to leave us a positive comment or review, they mean so much to us! 

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The Best Cream Cheese Frosting

Absolutely the Best Cream Cheese Frosting recipe ever! It's so easy, you will love this homemade cream cheese frosting on cakes, cookies, brownies or cinnamon rolls. 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

Equipment

  • Hand or Stand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2-4 Cups Powdered Sugar See Notes

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or stand mixer combined butter and cream cheese. Beat until smooth and well combined.
  • Add in salt and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
  • Gradually add in powdered sugar until completely combined. See notes to determine how much powdered sugar to use.

Notes

How much powdered sugar should I use?
Powdered sugar will largely determine the thickness of your frosting. For a thinner, more glaze like consistency use 2 cups. I typically use 3 cups for cakes and cookies. If you want the frosting to be sturdier for piping designs etc. you will want to use 4 cups. 
Add a little at a time to determine what best suits your needs. If your frosting becomes to thick, add a tablespoon at a time of milk or cream to thin out. 

Nutrition

Serving: 18g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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cream cheese frosting in a white bowl on a cement countertopHappy baking friends! What treat are you going to make first? 

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