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Cream Cheese Frosting

Hold onto your spatulas, folks, because today I'm unveiling a cream cheese frosting recipe that'll take your baked goodies to the next level! This frosting is good on so many desserts and a go-to anytime I'm whipping up red velvet cupcakes!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cream cheese frosting, frosting
Prep Time 10 minutes
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

  • 6 oz cream cheese soft
  • cups soft butter
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Combine the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
  • Whip at low/medium speed until fully combined and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar slowly and one cup at a time.
  • Once combined, stir in the vanilla extract and the heavy cream. Whip for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl and mix one minute more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings