Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

Bowl of cream cheese frosting with hand mixer.

5 from 2 votes

Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

This homemade cream cheese frosting is smooth, sweet, and perfectly tangy. An easy recipe made with simple ingredients and perfect for cakes and cupcakes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cream cheese frosting

Servings: servings

Calories: 167kcal

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Stand mixer

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter
8 ounces cream cheese softenened
5 cups confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
dash of salt
3-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Place butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
½ cup unsalted butter, 8 ounces cream cheese
Reduce the speed to low, slowly add confectioners, and beat until fully incorporated and smooth, about 3 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape down the paddle and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
5 cups confectioners sugar
Add vanilla and salt. Mixing completely.
1 tablespoon vanilla extract, dash of salt
Add milk one tablespoon at a time until it's a smooth consistency.
3-4 tablespoons milk
Turn mixer to high and beat until light and fluffy.

Notes

Use full-fat block cream cheese for best texture.
Make sure butter and cream cheese are fully softened.
Add powdered sugar gradually to prevent lumps.
For thicker frosting, reduce or skip the milk.
Chill briefly if frosting becomes too soft to pipe.

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