Best 5 Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Cream Cheese Frosting recipes, a culinary symphony of flavors and textures. This versatile frosting transforms ordinary desserts into extraordinary delights, adding a creamy, tangy touch that elevates any occasion.

Our collection features a classic Cream Cheese Frosting recipe that embodies simplicity and perfection. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a smooth, velvety frosting that complements a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Elevate your frosting game with our decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, a rich and indulgent variation that combines the classic tang of cream cheese with the lusciousness of melted chocolate.

For a fruity twist, try our refreshing Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, where the tangy citrus flavor of lemon zest and juice harmonizes beautifully with the creamy base. If you prefer a tropical escape, our Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting offers a sweet and tangy burst of pineapple flavor that will transport your taste buds to paradise.

For those who love the combination of sweet and salty, our Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting is a match made in heaven. The rich caramel sauce, infused with a hint of salt, creates a delightful contrast to the creaminess of the frosting. Last but not least, our Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful treat for peanut butter enthusiasts. The smooth and nutty flavor of peanut butter blends seamlessly with the cream cheese, creating a frosting that is both satisfying and addictive.

Let's cook with our 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 light and fluffy frosting, make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature before beating them together. This will help them combine smoothly and create a creamy texture.
  • To avoid a grainy frosting, make sure the powdered sugar is sifted before adding it to the cream cheese mixture. This will help remove any lumps and create a smooth, consistent frosting.
  • For a thicker frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together for a longer period of time. This will help incorporate more air into the frosting and make it thicker and stiffer.
  • To flavor the frosting, you can add a variety of extracts, such as vanilla, almond, or lemon. You can also add spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • To color the frosting, you can add food coloring. Start with a small amount and add more until you reach the desired color.

Conclusion:

Easy cream cheese frosting is a versatile and delicious frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, flavorful frosting that will make your desserts look and taste amazing.

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