Description
A luscious cream cheese frosting that balances creamy sweetness with a hint of tang, perfect for cakes and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes until combined.
- Gradually increase to medium speed and beat for about 3-4 minutes until light, airy, and smooth.
- Check the consistency; if too stiff, add a teaspoon of milk to loosen.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or add more vanilla if desired.
Notes
Store leftover cream cheese frosting in an airtight container for up to one week. It can also be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg