Linda's Cream Cheese Frosting
Transform your baked goods with the velvety goodness of Linda's Cream Cheese Frosting, a bakery-style favorite that's irresistibly smooth, creamy, and perfectly sweet. With just five simple ingredients—cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this quick, 10-minute recipe delivers a luscious, tangy frosting ideal for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. The secret lies in ensuring room-temperature ingredients for effortless blending and achieving a fluffy texture with just the right balance of sweetness. Whether you're frosting a classic carrot cake or adding a delicious swirl to freshly baked cinnamon rolls, this versatile cream cheese frosting recipe is guaranteed to delight. Make it ahead and store it in the fridge for convenient, ready-to-use decadence anytime!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Directions
Step 1
Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easy blending.
Step 2
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 3
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a lump-free consistency.
Step 4
Once the powdered sugar is fully incorporated, add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Step 5
Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and smooth.
Step 6
Taste the frosting and adjust sweetness or vanilla to your preference, if necessary.
Step 7
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using if chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (771.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3093.0 |
| Total Fat 126.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 73.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 353.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 870.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 492.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 479.0g | |
| Protein 14.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 238.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 339.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories