This easy cream cheese buttercream frosting is quick to make in under 5 minutes, made with 3 ingredients, and incredibly creamy, silky, and rich! It's delicious frosting on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and brownies!
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Cream cheese frosting is my favourite frosting (I can't even remember the last time I've made just a regular frosting). Don't get me wrong I love most frostings, like chocolate frosting, vanilla frosting, but cream cheese frosting is just the best...
I've been making this cream cheese frosting for years! I use it on a ton of my frosted desserts, just like this carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, my moist apple spice cake, these frosted gingerbread cookies, and these pumpkin spice cake bars with cream cheese frosting!
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese
- Butter (I usually use salted butter in all my recipes, but unsalted works too)
- Icing Sugar (also known as confectioners sugar or powdered sugar)
See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.
Instructions
Storage & Leftovers
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.
To remix leftovers, just transfer to a mixing bowl and mix with an electric hand mixer on low just until it's incorporated (don't overmix).
Helpful Tips
- Avoid overmixing the frosting otherwise the texture will be ruined. To avoid this, mix the frosting on the lowest setting, just until it's incorporated.
- Wait until baked goods are completely cooled to frost them, otherwise the frosting will melt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it should be stored in an airtight container and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
If the frosting seems runny, you can thicken it by adding more powdered sugar.
If you find the frosting too thick/stiff, you can loosen it up by adding a little bit of milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
📖 Recipe
Easy Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake, 24 cupcakes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This easy cream cheese buttercream frosting is silky, smooth, and delicious on any baked treat!
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: one 8 oz package, softened
- Butter: 1 cup, softened
- Powdered Sugar: 4 cups
Instructions
- To a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and butter and mix on high speed until it's light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until smooth (do not over-mix). Wait until baked goods are completely cooled before frosting.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the frosting otherwise the texture will be ruined. To avoid this, mix the frosting on the lowest setting, just until it's incorporated.
Wait until baked goods are completely cooled to frost them, otherwise the frosting will melt.
Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: dessert, frosting
- Method: frost
- Cuisine: american
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