The Best Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

By KitchenGnome

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter softened (113g)
• 8 oz cream cheese softened (brick-style, not spreadable) (226g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups powdered sugar* (500g)

Preparation

Step 1

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.