Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

This easy Cream Cheese Frosting will have everyone wanting to lick the bowl when you’re done making it.

By far better than store-bought and it doesn’t take a lot of time to make it. Frost this over any cake recipe that calls for this kind of topping. 

What is the best powdered sugar to use in cream cheese frosting?

My favorite powdered sugar is Trader Joe’s Organic Powdered Sugar From Evaporated Cane Juice.

I don’t know what it is about this powdered sugar but it doesn’t overpower any recipe. It isn’t overly sweet and doesn’t taste fake. 

Don’t overbeat the frosting

One of the biggest tips I have is to not overbeat this frosting mixture. You want that light and airy texture with just enough stiffness to be able to frost well. 

I personally like adding my frosting to a pastry bag and use a large star tip to create a fun design over the top of my sheet cakes. 

What you need to make the best Cream Cheese Frosting

For a full ingredient list and recipe, please scroll to the recipe card below.

• powdered sugar 
• softened cream cheese
• softened butter
• vanilla extract

How to make easy Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth. If using a stand mixer, use a wire whip attachment. 

Add vanilla extract and beat for one minute on high.

Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Do not overbeat but ensure that the mixture is smooth and creamy. 

Use right away or chill until cake is ready for frosting. 

This is the best cream cheese frosting carrot cake or any other of your favorite flavors. Not overly sweet and works well with cake decorating by settling well.

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Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

Yield: Approx 4 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

This Easy Cream Cheese Frosting makes for the perfect topping to any carrot cake or other dessert. Do your best not to lick the bowl!

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Ingredients

• 3 cups powdered sugar 
• 8 oz. softened cream cheese
• 1 stick softened butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth. If using a stand mixer, use a wire whip attachment. 
2. Add vanilla extract and beat for one minute on high.
3. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
4. Do not overbeat but ensure that the mixture is smooth and creamy. 
5. Use right away or chill until cake is ready for frosting. 

Notes

This is the best cream cheese frosting carrot cake or any other of your favorite flavors. Not overly sweet and works well with cake decorating by settling well.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 243Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 121mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 0gSugar: 28gProtein: 1g

Nutrition calculates are not always accurate.