Classic Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Classic Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting is a rich and smooth topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Made with softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, it offers a balanced sweetness with a subtle vanilla flavor, creating a creamy and luscious frosting that complements a variety of baked goods.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups of frosting, enough to frost one 9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup salted softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese and Butter: Beat 1 cup of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of salted softened butter together in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain for a perfect texture.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add 4 cups of powdered sugar to the cream cheese and butter mixture, mixing continuously to avoid clumps, then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and continue beating until the frosting becomes light and fluffy, perfect for spreading or piping.
Notes
- Ensure both cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- For a thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
- If frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or cream to thin it slightly.
- This frosting should be refrigerated if not used immediately and brought back to room temperature before spreading.
- Perfect for carrot cakes, red velvet cakes, and cinnamon rolls.
