The Best Cream Cheese Frosting
The perfect frosting! Our foolproof cream cheese frosting is rich, creamy, and guaranteed to stay put. Bonus? This easy-to-follow recipe is sure to become your go-to for all of your favorite cupcakes, cakes, and more.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 1274kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- 16 ounces cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat cream to stiff peaks.
- Beat in cream cheese, 1 cube at a time.
- Add salt.
- Beat in powdered sugar.
- Stir in vanilla.
Notes
How to Store This Frosting
Cream cheese frosting is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will typically stay fresh for 3-5 days.Key Tips For The Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cold ingredients are essential: Keep both the cream cheese and heavy whipping cream very cold throughout the process.
- Whip cream cheese until smooth: Beat the cream cheese until completely smooth and creamy before adding other ingredients.
- Sift the powdered sugar: This is KEY for a creamy, smooth frosting.
- Don’t frost a warm cake: Whether you’re frosting a cake or cupcakes, make sure that it’s completely cooled before frosting.
Nutrition
Serving: 4cups | Calories: 1274kcal | Carbohydrates: 130g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 82g | Saturated Fat: 50g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 268mg | Sugar: 125g | Vitamin A: 3272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 0.3mg