Description
This creamy cream cheese frosting is perfect for cakes and cupcakes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened (use brick-style))
- 1 stick unsalted butter (softened (1/2 cup))
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar (more for a thicker frosting, less for a softer one)
Instructions
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or a hand mixer and large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, and optionally, vanilla until slightly fluffy and creamy. Vanilla is highly recommended.
- Slowly add in confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth and thick to your liking. Use less for a thinner, softer frosting, use more for a thicker, stiffer frosting.
- Frost cakes (such as pumpkin cake) and cupcakes (like carrot cake cupcakes) after cooling completely.
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Notes
- This frosting can be adjusted in thickness by varying the amount of confectioners’ sugar.
- Pairs well with both spiced and vanilla cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons