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Cream Cheese Frosting: Recipe & How-To

cream cheese frosting recipe and quantities for different size cakes on Cake-Geek.com

The frosting of choice for many to pair with carrot cake or red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting is also a winner for cupcakes.

Makes 4 ½ cups approx.

(See our chart here on Quantities of Frosting to Fill & Cover Different Size Cakes)

Cream Cheese Frosting: Recipe

  • 16oz of cream cheese (two packs x 8oz)
  • ½ stick of unsalted butter (cut into cubes and softened)
  • 1 ib of confectioners’ sugar

Cream Cheese Frosting: Method

  • With a paddle attachment on your stand mixer, mix the cream cheese and vanilla. On medium speed, gradually add the butter until fully combined.
  • Turn the speed down to low, add in the sugar and mix until combined.
  • Can be refrigerated for up to three days. Bring to room temp and beat until smooth before using.

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