Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
You’ll love this 3 ingredient Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe! This velvety smooth cream cheese frosting is perfect for elevating everything from banana cakes and brownies to muffins and cookies. With just 3 ingredients, it’s surprisingly simple to whip up a batch of this creamy delight!
Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
This easy cream cheese frosting is a versatile gem in the baking world, capable of transforming any dessert from ordinary to extraordinary.
Whether you’re smothering a banana cake, adding a swirl to blueberry cupcakes, or layering it thick on brownies, this frosting is the ultimate finisher.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this easy cream cheese frosting will become your go-to for adding that final touch of decadence to your baking creations.
How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting (with photos)
A full and detailed recipe card is at the bottom of this post.
Blend Cream Cheese & Butter: In a large mixing bowl using electric beaters, beat the softened cream cheese and butter for 1 minute on medium speed. Scrape down the sides.
Add Sugar: Sift in the powdered sugar and beat for 40 seconds on medium-high speed until well combined and whipped.
Frost: Spread frosting evenly over any cooled single layer, 8-inch cake, or brownies, cookies, cupcakes and more!
Expert Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth, lump-free frosting.
- Sifting Powdered Sugar: Sift the powdered sugar to prevent clumping, resulting in a smoother frosting.
- Adjusting Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached. If it’s too thin, gradually add more sifted powdered sugar until it thickens.
How Can I Use This Cream Cheese Frosting?
This easy cream cheese frosting is perfect for spreading over cakes, perfect to finish this vanilla cake mix, or cupcakes, brownies, dolloping on cookies, or even swirling into loaf cakes and muffins! I love it on this moist banana cake and mixed with sprinkles on chocolate brownies!
Can I make cream cheese frosting ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare this easy cream cheese frosting in advance and store it in your refrigerator. Before using, simply let it reach room temperature and give it a quick stir.
Can this cream cheese frosting be used for piping?
Yes, you can! If you find your batch needs to be stiffer in consistency, add more powdered sugar to thicken it. Ensure it’s at room temperature for easier piping!
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate: In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before using to easily spread or pipe onto desserts.
Freezing: For longer storage, freeze the frosting in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then let it sit out until it reaches room temperature for re-whipping before use.
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Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 4.4 oz. (125g) full-fat block cream cheese, at room temperature
- 60 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (225g/8 oz.) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mixing: In a large mixing bowl using electric beaters, beat the softened cream cheese and butter for 1 minute on medium speed. Scrape down the sides.
- Add Sugar: Sift in the powdered sugar and beat for 40 seconds on medium-high speed until well combined and whipped.
- Frost: Best used right away on any shape 8-inch cake or spread over a batch of cupcakes, muffins or cookies!
Notes
- Refrigerate: In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before using to easily spread or pipe onto desserts.
- Freezing: For longer storage, freeze the frosting in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then let it sit out until it reaches room temperature for re-whipping before use.