Description
Silky smooth cream cheese frosting elevates cakes and pastries with its luxurious tang. Delicate balance of cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar creates a dreamy spread you’ll want to slather on everything sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter
Sweetener:
- 4 cups (500 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for optimal blending.
- Place softened butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Blend ingredients on medium speed until completely integrated and velvety, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and salt, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually introduce powdered sugar, preventing sugar clouds from forming.
- Continue mixing until the frosting achieves a silky, uniform consistency with no visible sugar granules.
- Increase mixer speed to medium-high and whip for an additional 1-2 minutes to create a light, airy texture.
- If the frosting seems too soft, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up slightly.
- For optimal spreading and piping, use immediately at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- Store unused frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Softening dairy ingredients at room temperature ensures a smooth, lump-free frosting with perfect spreadability.
- Sifting powdered sugar prevents clumps and creates an ultra-silky texture that glides effortlessly across cakes and cupcakes.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat alternatives, though the consistency might be slightly less rich.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, allowing the frosting to come to room temperature before re-whipping for best results.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 57 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg