Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe-How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting - Delish

The Delish team's love for cream cheese is no secret and this recipe showcases exactly why. Cream cheese frosting is the most simple, versatile, and arguably delicious option for topping all sorts of cakey desserts. Of course, there are red velvet cakes and hummingbird cakes (or cupcakes!) but with cream cheese frosting you can't stop there. We smear it on carrot cake cookies, stuff it into inside-out red velvet cookies, or use it to frost a pistachio cake. As usual, we will not judge if you eat it straight out of the bowl :)

Can this frosting be piped?
This frosting is on the softer side since it starts with room temperature butter and cream cheese. Load the frosting into a piping bag and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm it up for piping.

Can I adjust the sweetness of the cream cheese frosting?
Definitely, just be mindful of how this will impact the texture of the frosting. Less powdered sugar will result in a thinner batter and more will result in a thicker, sweeter batter. So that you don't go too far with the sweetness, add the powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time. Remember that thinner frosting can be firmed u in the refrigerator. If you want to cut the sugar without cutting the taste of sugar, try the keto cream cheese frosting in this pumpkin spice cupcake.

What flavors can I add to cream cheese frosting?
Plain cream cheese frosting is the ideal canvas for creating flavors from your wildest frosting dreams. Mix and match with your favorite flavored syrups, powders, or sprinkles.  

—Rainbow sprinkles = Funfetti frosting
—Finely ground espresso powder + cocoa powder = Mocha frosting
—Orange zest + vanilla bean = Creamsicle frosting 
—Chopped mint + lime zest = Mojito frosting

Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or freeze it for up to 6 weeks.

Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below! 

Editor's Note: The introduction to this recipe was updated on May 20th, 2022, to include more information about the dish.

Yields: 2 cups

Prep Time: 0 hours 5 mins

Total Time: 0 hours 5 mins

1 c.

cream cheese, at room temperature

1 1/2

sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 tsp.

pure vanilla extract

2 1/2 c.

confectioners' sugar

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together cream cheese and butter, scraping down sides of the bowl as needed, until completely smooth. Add vanilla and beat to incorporate.
2. Turn off mixer and sift in confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time; beat on low speed to start, then increase speed to medium to incorporate each addition. Scrape down sides of bowl and continue adding sugar and mixing until frosting is completely smooth.

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