Luxuriously smooth and perfectly tangy, this Cream Cheese Frosting strikes the ideal balance of sweetness and creaminess. With just a handful of ingredients, it whips up in minutes, making it the ultimate finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes, and beyond.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes about 6 cups
Ingredients
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (2-pound) package (910 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon (2.25 grams) kosher salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed until creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt, beating until smooth.
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Why does my cream cheese icing curdle and how to fix it?
Hi Katanya,
It is important to use brand name cream cheese as store branded has different gums that do not do well when baking. We only use Philadelphia cream cheese in our recipes and Test Kitchen. Cream cheese does not need to sit out very long to soften. We recommend 30 minutes maximum. Cream cheese that is too warm will turn to liquid in the mixer. The same thing can happen if the cream cheese is beaten too hard for too long. Hope this helps and happy baking!