Cream cheese frosting piped into a rose design on top of a red velvet cupcake

Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (225 grams) full fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon (28 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3-4 cups (360-480 grams) powdered sugar
  • large pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Place the cream cheese, butter, 3 cups of the powdered sugar, and a large pinch of salt in the mixing bowl. Mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer, starting on low speed and gradually increasing until well combined and creamy. You can add up to 1 more cup of powdered sugar for a more stiff frosting that will stand up better to piping.
  2. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Beat for a few minutes to refresh before using.

Notes

This recipe makes enough frosting to frost one single layer 8": or 9" round cake, a 9x13 sheet cake, or 12-18 cupcakes.