Cream Cheese Frosting

5 from 3 votes

A sweet cream cheese frosting that only takes a few minutes to make. Perfect for just about any flavor cake you are making.

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Looking for a simple Cream Cheese Frosting recipe? Well, here you go! This is the perfect recipe for when you are in a hurry. Chances are you already have all the ingredients on hand.

cream cheese frosting

Besides the simplicity of the recipe, what else can I tell you? It’s a sweet cream cheese based frosting that only takes a few minutes to make.

Making a fancy cake and want something colorful? Add a bit of food coloring. That easy.

While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.

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I love Cream Cheese. Especially on a toasted bagel. It’s also a nice addition to some of my Mac & Cheese recipes.

But have you ever wondered where Cream Cheese comes from and how it’s made? I wanted to know so I dug up this article on the origins of cream cheese.

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cream cheese frosting

You will need the following ingredients to make this Cream Cheese Frosting recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Unsalted Butter, Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla Extract and Heavy Cream.

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, heavy cream and cream cheese until light and fluffy with a stand mixer or hand mixer.
  2. Add the powdered sugar 1/2 a cup at a time. After each cup has been incorporated, turn the mixer onto the highest speed setting and for about 10 seconds to lighten the frosting.
  3. Add in vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.
cream cheese frosting

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cream cheese frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

A sweet cream cheese frosting that only takes a few minutes to make. Perfect for just about any flavor cake you are making.
5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 8
Calories 421 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 6 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
  • 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • ½ Tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, heavy cream and cream cheese until light and fluffy with a stand mixer or hand mixer.
  • Add the powdered sugar 1/2 a cup at a time. After each cup has been incorporated, turn the mixer onto the highest speed setting and for about 10 seconds to lighten the frosting.
  • Add in vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.

Equipment Needed

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Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 1gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 172mgPotassium: 29mgSugar: 59gVitamin A: 695IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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2 Comments

  1. Valerie Wright says:

    I made this Banana bread cake and it was the hit of the party. Everyone wanted the recipe so I printed for all also the cream cheese frosting was delicious , I sprinkled walnuts on top of the icing and also in the batter of the cake I rated it a five and I will make be making this again . I will send you a picture .

    1. Glad to hear you enjoyed the frosting!

5 from 3 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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