Cream cheese frosting is the go to frosting for many classic desserts. Carrot cake, pumpkin and red velvet bundt are all better topped with this smooth and creamy frosting. Try this 4-ingredient simple cream cheese frosting recipe and you'll never reach for the store bought again.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- A very simple recipe using only 4 ingredients.
- Quick to make in few minutes.
- Great with almost any sort of cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon roll or even for topping your fruit salad.
This creamy cheese frosting recipe has been in my favorites file for probably 15 years now. I've used it on every carrot cake and cinnamon rolls I've made and it has been a hot with my family. It is freezer friendly too.
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese on medium speed until well combined.
- Add vanilla, a dash of salt and beat again until mixed.
- Gradually mix in the confectioner’s sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
💡Tips
- Start with 2 ½ cups of confectioner’s sugar then add up to 4 cups depending on how stiff and sweet you need your frosting to be.
- Do not leave the butter out for too long as this might make your frosting unnecessarily too soft, 30-45 minutes is a good time frame.
- If you feel that your frosting is softer than what you’re like it to be yet do not want to add more sugar, you can refrigerate the frosting in the piping bag for about 30 minutes.
🧺 Storage
- Leftover cream cheese frosting can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Cream cheese frosting can also be frozen for up to 3 months, defrost in the fridge.
💬 FAQs
Place cream cheese frosting in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 months.
Butter gives frosting a delicious desirable buttery taste, however adding shortening provides structure and makes your frosting holds its shape and not melt or separate in warmer temperature.
📣 Related Recipes
- Best fluffy marshmallow frosting recipe, easy to make with a handful of ingredients. This is the perfect frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
- Chantilly cream is a delicious and versatile dessert topping that is essential to learn and easy to make at home.
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Cream cheese frosting
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounces block cream cheese room temperature.
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 ½ - 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A dash of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese on medium speed until well combined.
- Add vanilla, salt and beat again until mixed.
- Gradually mix in the confectioner’s sugar until you reach the desired consistency.
Notes
- Start with 2 ½ cups of confectioner’s sugar then add up to 4 cups depending on how stiff and sweet you need your frosting to be.
- Do not leave the butter out for too long as this might make your frosting unnecessarily too soft, 30-45 minutes is a good time frame.
- If you feel that your frosting is softer than what you’re like it to be yet do not want to add more sugar, you can refrigerate the frosting in the piping bag for about 30 minutes.
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
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