The Easiest, Creamiest Cream Cheese Frosting Ever

[cheffyyow]

Hey there, frosting fanatics! Who doesn't love a good slathering of that sweet, tangy, lusciously smooth cream cheese frosting? It's the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls - you name it. And the best part? This recipe is stupid-easy. Like, we're talking a few simple ingredients and zero complicated techniques. Let's get mixing!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions:

1. Make sure your cream cheese and butter are both properly softened to room temperature. This is key for getting that dreamy, creamy texture.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3. Add in the soft butter and beat together with the cream cheese until fully combined and smooth.
4. Beat in the vanilla extract and salt until incorporated.
5. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add in the confectioners' sugar about 1/2 cup at a time. Keep mixing until it's all blended in and there are no more sugar lumps.
6. Once the frosting is lump-free and velvety smooth, give it a taste and adjust anything to your liking. Need a bit more sugar? Go for it! More vanilla? No problem!
7. Use the frosting right away to top your favorite baked goods, or refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

And that's literally all there is to it! This foolproof cream cheese frosting is perfectly sweet, wonderfully thick, and tastes like a dreamy bakery splurge. Go ahead and slather that tangy goodness all over your next cake or batch of cupcakes Licking the bowl is heavily encouraged!

 

[Chiyah_]

The balance of tang from the cream cheese and sweetness from the sugar is perfection. Pro tip: make sure the cream cheese and butter are super soft - it makes all the difference. Happy frosting, everyone!

 

[Kento Nanami]

This cookies recipe is so easy, with no complicated methods used; all anyone needs to do is stir, spread on a tray and bake it!

 

[iwantbulalo🍖]

Chilling the frosting for a bit before piping it on makes it hold its shape better. Learned that the delicious way!