Classic Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
12 Servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
Directions
  1. Place the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of a mixer. Mix on medium-high for about 1 minute, until creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  2. Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on medium-high for about a minute, until incorporated.
  3. Add the remaining sugar and mix on medium-high until smooth and creamy, about a minute more.
  4. Serve the frosting on cinnamon rolls, cakes, or cookies.