Description
This Cream Cheese Frosting for Cakes & Cupcakes is rich and fluffy, combining creamy butter and cream cheese for an irresistible topping that’s easy to prepare and perfect for your desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter softened
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter for about 1 minute until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add the room temperature cream cheese and beat until fully combined, smooth, and without lumps, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar at low speed initially, then increase to medium speed until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and continue to beat for another 1–2 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and silky smooth.
- If the frosting feels too soft, refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before use.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto completely cooled cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
Ensure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for optimal blending.
Sift the powdered sugar to avoid lumps in the frosting.
This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg