Desserts
Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
Sometimes, it’s the finishing touch that makes a whole recipe come together, and that’s doubly true when it comes to dessert. This easy Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, bars, cookies, and more. Our soft and spreadable cream cheese frosting comes together with just 4 ingredients you likely already have on hand, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes. And it’s so versatile! You can enjoy it as is on desserts like carrot cake and red velvet cupcakes, or customize the flavor to complement most baked desserts. When your recipe calls for deliciousness, Betty’s got your back. So let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed
Directions:
- In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
- Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.
