Make delicious, creamy, sweet, and tangy cream cheese frosting at home! It's simple. This recipe makes 1 ⅔ cups of frosting, enough for one 9" round or square cake layer or 12 cupcakes.
– 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature – 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature – 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar* – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To make this frosting, you can use a food processor, a hand mixer, or a stand mixer. Make sure the bowl you use is big enough for the job.
First, mix the butter and cream cheese together. Mix the butter and cream cheese together by beating them together.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, then stir with a spoon until incorporated (or powdered sugar will fly everywhere!).
Finally, whip the frosting until fluffy. The frosting can be used immediately or refrigerated for 5 days, covered. Let it warm to room temperature for 15 minutes and briefly rewhip before using.