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Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

This cream cheese frosting recipe is quick and easy to prepare, with just a few simple ingredients. Rich and creamy, with a tangy sweet taste, count on this easy cream cheese frosting recipe to elevate your favorite layer cakes, from red velvet to carrot to banana. It’s the perfect indulgent pairing with my fresh strawberry cake recipe.

Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

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What'll You Need

  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks = 6 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • dash of salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4+ cups sifted powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Using stand or electric mixer, whip butter, cream cheese, salt, vanilla and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on medium speed until creamy and well combined. Add additional powdered sugar if necessary to achieve desired consistency.

Whether you’re frosting a showstopping layer cake or simple sheet cake, this go-to easy cream cheese frosting recipe never disappoints.

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