Cream Cheese Frosting

This is the best cream cheese frosting recipe with simple ingredients. Smooth, creamy, and delicious — perfect for cake, cupcakes, and more.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat cream cheese and softened butter in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix in vanilla.

Step 2

Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition until incorporated. Continue to beat until frosting is very smooth.

Step 3

Use to frost cooled cakes or cupcakes.