Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
Thick and creamy with a delightfully tangy flavor, this Cream Cheese Frosting recipe requires just 4 basic ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare. It pairs well with many desserts, including red velvet and carrot cake.
Servings: 1
Calories: 3633kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) softened
- 6-8 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add cream cheese, and beat until smooth.
- Add in butter, an beat butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing in between each addition.
- Beat until smooth.
- Beat in vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cupcakes or cake.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in a covered container.
Notes
This is the amount for a layered cake or a large amount of cupcakes. You can cut the recipe in half if needed for a smaller amount.
Nutrition
Calories: 3633kcal | Carbohydrates: 719g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 93g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 705g | Vitamin A: 2863IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.5mg