If heaven had a flavor, this would be it! This is the best cream cheese frosting recipe that is punch-you-in-the-face good! Add it to the top of your favorite cookies and cupcakes, or whip up a batch and dive in with a spoon!
Whether you’re looking to frost some Sugar Cookies, a Red Velvet Cake or some Lime Cupcakes, this frosting is the best topping for your favorite dessert!
The Best Frosting
I am not a huge vanilla frosting lover. Sometimes it is just too sweet for me, but this easy cream cheese frosting is simply perfect! This recipe uses simple ingredients and the result is sweet, fluffy, creamy and delicious. Is there anything better than that?
This cream cheese frosting recipe has replaced all my other sugar cookie frosting recipes because it is the easiest and tastiest. I am all about keeping things simple around here and with a frosting this good, there is no need for all the fancy, time consuming ones I’ve made over the years!
My sister in law made these easy sugar cookies a couple years ago and this cream cheese frosting was what she topped them with. She gave me permission to share this easy recipe, but only if I called it “Punch-You-In-The-Face Frosting”- ’cause it is so good, you won’t know what hit you! Now grab your kitchen mixer and get started!
How To Make Cream Cheese Frosting
Grab The Ingredients – To make this delicious frosting you’ll need the following ingredients; softened cream cheese, butter that’s been softened, vanilla, salt, powdered sugar and milk. If you want to add a little color to it, you can also add in some food coloring.
Mix – I like to use my stand mixer for this recipe because it requires a lot of stirring. Place all of your ingredients into your mixer and then blend until it becomes nice and smooth.
Recipe Tips
Use A Brick – Be sure to use a brick of cream cheese when you make this frosting recipe. If you use a cream cheese spread, the frosting will turn out runny and nobody wants that.
Keep It Soft – You’ll want to make sure both the cream cheese and butter are soft before you start mixing everything together. If it’s too hard, you’ll most likely find little clumps in the frosting.
Flavor It – I love adding a little flavor to this frosting when I’m baking around different holidays or seasons. You can add lemon extract, pumpkin spice, peppermint extract, or any other flavor you want to this recipe. I usually start off with about 3/4 of a teaspoon and then add more if needed.
Proper Storage
Do This Need To Be Refrigerated – If you don’t plan on using the frosting within 24 hours of making it, I would recommend storing it in the fridge. If you don’t decide to refrigerate it, you’ll want to leave it out for a little bit before you use it. Otherwise, it may be a little difficult to spread on your delicious desserts.
Cover It – Regardless of where you store it, you’ll want to cover it with parchment paper to keep it from drying out. I will smash down the parchment paper over the frosting to make sure no air will get in there.
Best Recipes To Use Cream Cheese Frosting
Once you make this delicious homemade frosting you’ll need to make your favorite dessert. Here are some of our favorite recipes to make with this cream cheese frosting.
- Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
- The Best Lemon Cupcakes
- Easy Strawberry Cake Recipe
- Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe
- Easy Jello Cookies
- 3 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies
Leave us a comment below and let us know what delicious desserts you made to top with this frosting. Snap a picture of your delicious treats, or you eating this straight from the bowl and tag us on social media.
Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp. of vanilla
- dash of salt
- 3-4 cups of powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp. of milk
- food coloring, if you want something other than white frosting
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer until well blended and smooth.
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Other Notes
Great recipe. I did cut the sugar by half and it was awesome. Can’t imagine needing the other two cups.
Thanks!
Since it has to be refrigerated if not used right away. When I put it on cupcakes do I have to refrigerate the cupcakes to keep the frosting from going bad?
Yes. If you’re not serving them right away, they should be stored in the fridge. I typically will frost my cupcakes right before I’m ready to serve them.
How much does a batch make is it enough to cover a two layer 9 inch round cake
Yes, you should have enough for that.
I didn’t need milk. I used cream cheese, butter, two tsp. Vanilla and dash salt with three cups pwd. Sugar. Perfect consistency. Sometimes I add a dash of clove or allspice depending on what cake I use it on. This time no spice, and put it on my banana pecan sheet cake. Nothing fancy, but makes my family moan and roll their eyes in their heads. Lol
LOL, I’m so glad everyone love it so much!:)
Yum! I love how versatile this frosting is! I used most of it for my husband’s birthday cake and he loved it. The little bit of leftovers went great with some fruit!
I love eating fruit with this frosting too!
This is our go-to frosting recipe! Thanks for such an easy, delicious frosting! I bookmarked this recipe 🙂
I’m so glad to hear you like it so much!
Such a flavorful frosting! Perfectly light and fluffy and great on cupcakes! Yum!
Thanks Sara!
Yummy – I love homemade frosting!
Thanks Melissa!
This frosting is soooooo delicious!! Thanks for sharing!
Do you have a chocolate cream cheese recipe that is simple?
Not yet, but I think I should start experimenting with that asap!!!