Description
A creamy, smooth, and perfectly sweet cream cheese frosting that’s ideal for cinnamon rolls, carrot cake, and other desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, then beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
- Use immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before starting.
- Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Let refrigerated frosting come to room temperature before using.
- This recipe can be halved for smaller batches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
Keywords: cream cheese frosting, dessert topping, holiday baking
