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Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

This smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced Cream Cheese Frosting is a must-have for cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and more. Slightly tangy, lightly sweet, and incredibly creamy, it pairs beautifully with all your favorite dessert recipes and classic cake recipes. Whether you're topping carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, or any of your favorite cream cheese desserts, this easy cream cheese frosting recipe delivers bakery-quality results every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 225g full-fat brick-style cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 –4 cups powdered sugar to desired thickness
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Beat Cream Cheese & Butter
  2. Add softened cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl.
  3. Beat on medium speed for 2–3 minutes, until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add Powdered Sugar
  5. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Continue until the frosting reaches your desired thickness and sweetness.
  7. Add Vanilla & Salt
  8. Mix in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  9. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  10. Chill (Optional)
  11. If frosting is too soft for piping, refrigerate for 10–20 minutes to firm up.

Notes

Use brick-style cream cheese, not spreadable tub cream cheese.
For extra thick frosting, use slightly chilled cream cheese.
For a lighter, fluffier texture, whip an extra 1–2 minutes at the end.
Add flavors such as lemon zest, cinnamon, cocoa powder, or maple syrup to customize.
Perfect for cake recipes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies, and all cream cheese desserts.