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    Cream Cheese Frosting

    Published: May 8, 2017 / Updated: Sep 21, 2023 by Amy / 12 Comments

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    Easy Cream cheese Icing!

    A real cream cheese frosting that taste amazing on cakes, cupcakes and more!

    The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting recipe ever! So rich and creamy, perfect for carrot cake, banana cake and whoopie pies!

    I love cream cheese frosting.  Let me correct myself.....I love homemade cream cheese frosting.

    Once you learn how to make it at home, you'll never go back to pre-made frosting again! This recipe for cream cheese frosting is light and fluffy and has the perfect level of sweetness.

    Only four ingredients are needed to make this amazing cream cheese frosting. Real butter, cream cheese, vanilla paste and  powdered sugar.

    You can use vanilla extract if you can't find paste. I just like the way it adds the little flecks of vanilla bean!

    Fancy!

    The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting recipe ever! So rich and creamy, perfect for carrot cake, banana cake and whoopie pies!

    Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for Carrot Cake!

    Or make Carrot Cake Cookies into Whoopie Pies!

    The Ultimate carrot cake cookies!

    It's the best cream cheese frosting!

    The BEST Cream Cheese Frosting recipe ever! So rich and creamy, perfect for carrot cake, banana cake and whoopie pies!

    Cream Cheese Frosting

    Amy Duska
    The perfect cream cheese frosting recipe to use on cupcakes, cakes and cookies!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 156 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz. cream cheese room temperature
    • 2 sticks of butter room temperature
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
    • 2 cups powdered sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Cream the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. I use an electric hand mixer.
    • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla paste and continue to beat until smooth and well combined.
    • If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk to thin it out.
    • Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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    Comments

    1. anonymous says

      June 10, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      Hello. what type of butter did you use? (salted or unsalted)?

      Reply
      • anonymous says

        June 10, 2019 at 8:22 pm

        Also, two sticks is how much butter? thanks.

        Reply
        • Amy Duska says

          June 11, 2019 at 6:54 am

          Hi! I use unsalted butter. Two sticks of butter is equal to 226 grams!

        • Deb says

          December 15, 2021 at 2:35 am

          5 stars
          generally 2-sticks of butter is 1-cup

          Cheers!

    2. Cody says

      March 22, 2019 at 7:06 pm

      I tried the recipe, but the consistency was like a paste and there wasn't enough for 3 pans. Maybe I did something wrong?

      Reply
      • Amy says

        March 24, 2019 at 7:25 am

        Hi Cody, no it is a really thick batter. Did you bake the cake?

        Reply
    3. Purple Coyote says

      March 19, 2019 at 8:07 am

      I really love homemade cream cheese frosting and want to make this recipe. Where can I find vanilla bean paste?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Amy says

        March 19, 2019 at 9:04 am

        I found it in the wedding decoration aisle at Walmart with the cake decorating items.

        Reply
    4. Cheyanne says

      November 30, 2018 at 10:55 am

      Thanks for the recipes!!!
      I'll be using them for special events at GSA meetings!!!

      Reply
    5. Bev says

      May 18, 2018 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy frosting will make this again!
      Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    6. Oriana @ Mommyhood's Diary says

      November 13, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      I am a sucker for cream cheese!! This frosting looks delicious ... just perfect with carrot cake. Pinned!

      Reply
      • Amy Duska says

        November 14, 2014 at 9:03 am

        Me too! I love this frosting because it's not to sweet. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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