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Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Humaira ilyas

Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

This Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting is rich, smooth, and perfectly tangy-sweet. It spreads beautifully on cakes, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls. Made with simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes and tastes better than store-bought. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or everyday baking
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the softened butter and beat until fully combined and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed.
  4. Add vanilla extract and salt and beat until smooth and creamy.
  5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again until light and fluffy.
  6. Spread or pipe onto completely cooled cakes or cupcakes

Notes

  • Make sure cream cheese and butter are fully softened to avoid lumps.
  • For thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time.
  • For a thinner consistency, add 1–2 teaspoons of milk.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

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