Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

Hello, fellow bakers and frosting aficionados! Today, we’re diving into the sweet world of cream cheese frosting and why making it from scratch is a game-changer for your baked goods.

The Freshness Factor: There’s something about homemade frosting that store-bought versions can’t touch – freshness. When you whip up your own batch, you control the quality of ingredients, ensuring that every dollop of creamy goodness is as fresh as possible.

Tailor to Your Taste: Making your own frosting means you can adjust the sweetness, tanginess, or even add unique flavors that suit your palate. Want a hint of lemon zest or a dash of cinnamon? Go for it! The customization possibilities are endless.

Texture Triumph: The texture of homemade cream cheese frosting is incomparably silky and smooth. Unlike some store-bought frostings that can have a gritty or overly stiff consistency, your homemade version will spread like a dream over your cakes and cupcakes.

No Unwanted Extras: By taking the DIY route, you say goodbye to preservatives and additives found in many commercial frostings. This means a cleaner taste that lets the true flavor of the cream cheese shine through.

It’s Surprisingly Easy: Many shy away from making their own frosting, thinking it’s a complex task. But the truth is, it’s quite simple! With just a few ingredients and a mixer, you’ll have a luscious frosting ready in no time.

The Joy of Baking: Let’s not forget the satisfaction that comes from creating something from scratch. There’s a certain pride in knowing that the delicious frosting adorning your baked masterpiece was made with your own two hands.

So next time you’re reaching for that tub of store-bought frosting, remember that making your own cream cheese frosting is an easy and rewarding way to elevate your desserts. Happy baking!

Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

This cream cheese frosting is a smooth, tangy topping made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, perfect for cakes and cupcakes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

 

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• ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter softened
• 8 oz cream cheese softened brick-style, not spreadable
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 cups powdered sugar* 500g

Instructions

 

• Combine butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer (or you may use an electric mixer) and beat until creamy, well-combined, and lump-free.
• Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well to combine.
• With mixer on low, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.
• Use to frost completely cooled cake or cupcakes.

Notes

*If you plan to pipe the frosting with a small tip, I recommend sifting the powdered sugar (after measuring).

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