I think I can safely say that Cream Cheese frosting pairs well with almost any dessert. From cookies to cupcakes and muffins, the options are endless. So if you’re baking a cake and forgot to buy frosting, or you just want to skip buying frosting all together. Don’t worry I’ve got you covered with this Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe.
Making frosting may seem intimidating to some people, but I promise it’s super easy and only requires a handful of ingredients. With This recipe you’ll be making delicious creamy frosting in no time, transforming all your homemade desserts into masterpieces of flavor.
Once you’re done frosting your cupcakes you can refrigerate any left overs in a zip lock bag or plastic container for up to a week. Now without further ado, let’s get into this Cream Cheese frosting recipe.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- One Stick of Butter (Softened)
- Powdered Sugar (2 & 1/2 cups)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
What You’ll Need:
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer
How to make Cream Cheese Frosting
- Use hand hand mixer to mix softened cream cheese and softened butter in a large mixing bowl (it should take two to three minutes to fully combine).
- Now use hand mixer to mix in powdered sugar (add in parts to avoid making a mess). Mix until frosting is light and fluffy.
- Lastly, stir in vanilla extract by hand. There you have it, amazing homemade Cream Cheese Frosting (don’t forget to refrigerate leftovers).
I hope this buttercream frosting makes your next batch of cupcakes a hit. Feel free to check out some of our other frosting recipes.