Description
This is my go-to cream cheese frosting recipe – thick, smooth, and just sweet enough without being overwhelming. It’s the kind of frosting that spreads like a dream over pumpkin bread, clings to carrot cake, or piles high on cupcakes. Honestly, once you make this, you’ll wonder why you ever bought a tub from the supermarket.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 4 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 2 ounces of softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup of sifted icing sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
Beat cream cheese & butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
Add the sugar & flavour
Mix in icing sugar, vanilla, and salt. Continue beating until the frosting turns light, fluffy, and irresistible.
Frost & enjoy
Spread generously over cooled pumpkin bread (or whatever treat you’re frosting). Slice, serve, and smile.
Notes
For the fluffiest texture, sift your icing sugar before adding it to the bowl. It makes a world of difference.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Baking
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
