Buttery Cream Cheese Frosting

MAKES: 2 cups

Cream cheese frosting goes great on top of carrot cake, but it can also be used to turn any cake into a flavor spectacular. Our Buttery Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is so good, you'll find yourself using it again and again!

What You'll Need

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar

What to Do

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, beating for 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth.
Use immediately, or cover and chill until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before using.

Notes

Want even more frosting recipes? Check out our collection of Homemade Frosting Recipes: 14 Frosting Recipes for Cakes, Cupcakes, and More.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 1,057
Calories from Fat 556
Total Fat 62g 95 %
Saturated Fat 36g 182 %
Trans Fat 0.9g 0 %
Protein 7.0g 14 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 185mg 62 %
Sodium 370mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 124g 41 %
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0 %
Sugars 121g 0 %

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Morehouse17

Mar 31, 2018

I have made this before and I love this frosting on all types of cake. I have used it to frost chocolate and yellow cakes, boxed and made from scratch and each cake has been the better with this delicious buttery cream cheese frosting added.