Name: Vanilla Frosting with Cream Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 250 g cream cheese (8 oz); ½ cup butter (115 g / 4 oz); 3 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar); 1 teaspoon vanilla essence or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; A pinch of salt (optional, to balance sweetness)

Description

Cream cheese frosting is rich, creamy, and slightly tangy — the perfect match for cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and cookies. This simple, foolproof recipe will give you perfectly fluffy vanilla cream cheese frosting every time, plus tips to make sure it turns out just right.

Ingredients

250 g cream cheese (8 oz)
½ cup butter (115 g / 4 oz)
3 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar)
1 teaspoon vanilla essence or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt (optional, to balance sweetness)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the sifted icing sugar (powdered sugar) and vanilla, then beat again until smooth.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and give it one last quick mix.
Frost only once cakes or cupcakes are completely cool.