🍰 Cream Cheese Buttercrem Frostaing

📖 Description

Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting is a rich, creamy, and slightly tangy frosting made with cream cheese and butter. It’s smooth, spreadable, and perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or even as a filling for pastries. The balance of sweetness from the sugar and tang from the cream cheese creates a delightful contrast that pairs wonderfully with carrot cake, red velvet cake, spice cakes, and more.

📝 Ingredients For Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup (2 sticks/226g) unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes).

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated.

3. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Increase speed to medium-high and whip until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

4. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding a little more powdered sugar.

5. Use immediately to frost cakes or cupcakes, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Allow to come to room temperature and re-whip before using.

🍴 Servings

Makes enough frosting for:

• 24 cupcakes OR

• Two 8-inch cake layers OR

• One 9×13-inch cake

🗒️ Notes

• For the creamiest texture, always use full-fat cream cheese.

• Make sure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easy blending.

• Do not over-whip once powdered sugar is fully incorporated, as it can make the frosting too soft.

• If the frosting is too soft, chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes before spreading.

💡 Tips

• For extra flavor, add lemon zest or almond extract.

• To make chocolate cream cheese buttercream, add ½ cup cocoa powder with the powdered sugar.

• If using salted butter, skip the pinch of salt.

• Always sift powdered sugar to prevent lumps.

📊 Nutritional Information (per 2 tbsp serving, approx.)

• Calories: 150

• Carbohydrates: 17g

• Sugar: 16g

• Fat: 9g

• Saturated Fat: 6g

• Protein: 1g

• Sodium: 45mg

🌿 Benefits

• Rich flavor – The combination of tangy cream cheese and sweet sugar enhances baked goods.

• Versatile – Works with cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or as a filling.

• Easy to make – Requires only a few ingredients and minimal effort.

• Customizable – Can be flavored with chocolate, citrus, spices, or extracts.

❓ Q&A

Q: Can I make this frosting ahead of time?
A: Yes, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw and re-whip before using.

Q: Why is my cream cheese frosting runny?
A: Likely because the cream cheese or butter was too warm, or too little powdered sugar was used. Chill and re-whip to firm it up.

Q: Can I pipe designs with this frosting?
A: Yes, but it is softer than traditional buttercream. For sturdier piping, add extra powdered sugar or chill before using.

Q: Can I reduce the sugar?
A: Yes, but keep in mind that sugar also helps stabilize the frosting. Reducing too much may make it softer.