Easy And Delicious Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Prep: 15 minutes
Yields: 1 1/2 cups
Let’s head over to the recipe aisle and get this frosting party started!
Who doesn’t love a good cream cheese frosting? It’s the perfect complement to any cake, cupcake, or cookie. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make!

First, combine the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Yes, you read that right – just two ingredients to start Use an electric mixer to beat until smooth. Don’t worry if it’s a bit lumpy at first; it’ll come together in no time.
Next, add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until the frosting is smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed. You might need to get in there with a spoon and give it a good stir, but trust us, it’s worth it.
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Taste and adjust, adding a pinch of salt if needed. That’s it You now have a delicious cream cheese frosting that’s perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
If your frosting is runnier than you’d like, don’t worry You can thicken it up by adding a bit more powdered sugar. Just be careful not to add too much, or it’ll be too sweet.

This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups of frosting, which is perfect for an 8- or 9-inch cake, a loaf cake, or a batch of 12 cupcakes. You can also double or triple the recipe if you need more.
Cream cheese frosting shouldn’t sit at room temperature for more than a few hours, so be sure to store it in the fridge if you’re not using it right away. And if you want to freeze it, just thaw it in the fridge and give it a good stir before using.

So, what are you waiting for? Get frosting and make some delicious treats!

Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Combine cream cheese and butter in a large bowl.
- 2. Use an electric mixer to beat until smooth.
- 3. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4. Taste and adjust, adding a pinch of salt if needed.
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