48 min
Prep Time
88 min
Cook Time
Easy
Level
2
Servings

This is the best cream cheese frosting recipe. It's deliciously smooth, creamy, and very versatile — perfect for topping carrot cake, chocolate cupcakes, or sandwiched between red velvet cookies.

Ingredients

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Method

  1. Gather all ingredients.

  2. Beat cream cheese and softened butter in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix in vanilla.

  3. Gradually add sugar, beating after each addition until incorporated. Continue to beat until frosting is very smooth.

  4. Use to frost cooled cakes or cupcakes.