Yield: 4 cups of frosting
Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
Creamy, rich Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting requires only 4 ingredients. Let me show you how to make this classic homemade frosting that’s perfect for cupcakes, cakes or even muffins!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 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.
- Then add the vanilla and continue to beat until smooth.
- Use to frost completely cooled cake, cupcakes or muffins.
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.
- Cover and store leftover frosting for up to 3-4 days in an air-tight container or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
48Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 432Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 110gFiber: 0gSugar: 108gProtein: 0g
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