Best 5 Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and effortless way to elevate your baked goods? Look no further! This article will guide you through the creation of an easy cream cheese frosting that will transform your cakes, cupcakes, and cookies into culinary masterpieces. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you'll be able to whip up a smooth, creamy, and irresistibly delicious frosting that will leave your taste buds craving more. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey where simplicity meets delectable flavors.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is a simple recipe for delicious cream cheese frosting. It has less powdered sugar than most recipes. That's one reason it tastes so good.

Provided by live_love_cook

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a microwave-safe dish in microwave on high for 7 seconds. Transfer butter to a bowl and beat with cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until mixture is nearly fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir confectioners' sugar into cream cheese mixture to make a smooth frosting. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 77.4 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

EASY PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A quick and easy doctored cake-mix recipe that's perfect for Halloween parties and birthday parties in the fall. I've decreased the fat content by using some lower fat ingredients and the flavors are still amazing.

Provided by RunninLion

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
4 egg whites
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two 12-muffin pans with paper baking cups.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg whites, water, oil, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
  • Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  • Fill each paper cup about 3/4 full with batter.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean. Set aside on metal rack to cool.
  • Prepare frosting by placing cream cheese, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
  • Beat on medium until well-combined and smooth.
  • For a prettier, more elegant presentation, use a piping bag to frost cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles or other fall/halloween deco items if desired.

EASY CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Throw everything in a bowl, mix and cook. Couldn't be easier. Comes from an old recipe book of mums.

Provided by saharanz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

250 ml vegetable oil
165 g caster sugar
2 tablespoons golden syrup
2 eggs
2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
90 g chopped walnuts
225 g self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
frosting
125 g cream cheese
30 g soft butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
240 g icing sugar

Steps:

  • Grease 15cm x 25cm loaf pan or 24cm round cake tin.
  • Combine ingredients in a large bowl, stir well. Pour mixture into pan.
  • Bake in moderate (180C) oven ~1 hour.
  • Stand cake 5 minutes, turn onto wire rack to cool.
  • Frosting.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter and lemon until light and fluffy, gradually beat in icing sugar.
  • Spread cake with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.7, Fat 44.8, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 78.1, Sodium 187.6, Carbohydrate 86.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 53.3, Protein 8.4

QUICK AND EASY VEGAN CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Try this tasty and silky homemade vegan coconut cream cheese frosting, perfect for your favorite cupcakes and cakes. Make sure that the coconut milk is chilled for at least 6 hours before using it, and do not shake it!

Provided by Fioa

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk, chilled
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup coconut yogurt
¼ cup coconut butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Remove the top layer of cream from the chilled coconut milk. Place in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes. Beat in confectioner's sugar gradually until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add yogurt, coconut butter, vanilla extract, and salt; beat for 1 minute more. Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 28.5 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

EASY SUMMER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Easy Summer Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andtototoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla, until well combined.
  • Beat in the Cool Whip. Frost cakes or cupcakes with this frosting.
  • If desired, you can sprinkle the top of the frosting with chopped nuts.
  • Keep the frosted cake in the fridge.
  • If you can't find Cool Whip, use another nondairy whipped cream topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 94.9, Carbohydrate 40.5, Sugar 39.3, Protein 2.7

Tips:

  • For a smooth and creamy frosting, make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before whipping.
  • Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer to whip the frosting until light and fluffy.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • If you want a sweeter frosting, add more powdered sugar.
  • For a tangier frosting, add a little bit of lemon juice or zest.
  • For a chocolate frosting, add some cocoa powder.
  • For a funfetti frosting, add some rainbow sprinkles.
  • Once the frosting is made, it can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese frosting is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a smooth, creamy, and flavorful frosting that will take your desserts to the next level.

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