How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting in 10 Flavors
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Learn how to make Cream Cheese Frosting with this easy tutorial. This is a bakery recipe, so it’s tried and true, as we made this in my bake shop for over a decade! With 10 flavor variations, it’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more!
If you love cream cheese frosting, try some of my favorite recipes that use it like Red Velvet Cookies, Eggless Birthday Cake, or Brown Sugar Carrot Cupcakes.
This organic cream cheese frosting was what we made at my bakery for over a decade. So, this is a well tested recipe that is tried and true! I’m also providing 10 different flavor variations for everything from strawberry cream cheese frosting to lemon, peppermint, and more! So, if you love this style of frosting you can make it in every flavor!
You can use this cream cheese frosting for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies or anywhere that calls for cream cheese frosting! This organic cream cheese frosting only has 4 ingredients, and it comes together easily in your stand mixer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 4 Ingredients: I love this easy cream cheese frosting as it only has 4 ingredients. Butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract is all you need.
- Sweet and Tangy: This organic cream cheese frosting is both sweet and tangy, giving it a perfect balance for any kind of cake.
- Use for Anything: Learn how to make cream cheese frosting for anything! You can use this recipe for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies and more!
- 10 Flavors: With this recipe, you can make up to 10 different flavors! Everything from lemon, strawberry, to chocolate cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- Butter: I use Organic Valley Salted Butter, you can use your favorite. I prefer salted butter, but you can also use unsalted if you prefer.
- Cream Cheese: You can use cream cheese from a tub or block, either works.
- Powdered Sugar: Make sure to sift powdered sugar, this is crucial for smooth and creamy frosting. I'm using Wholesome organic powdered sugar, but you can use your favorite.
- Vanilla Extract: Be sure to use a high quality vanilla extract, I really love Simply Organic.
- 8 Flavors: While you can make traditional cream cheese frosting with just vanilla extract, I also provide 7 additional flavor variations for different flavors so you can enjoy this perfect cream cheese frosting in any flavor you like!
Tools Needed
- Scale: Always use a digital food scale for the best results.
- Stand Mixer: I use my stand mixer for ease as this does whip for a bit. But if you prefer to use a hand mixer you can. If using a hand mixer, you’ll want to add in powdered sugar slowly.
- Spatula: You’ll need a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure the frosting is smooth and creamy.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
Step 2
Mix on low until combined and then speed mixer up to high and mix until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl and then mix again to ensure everything is properly mixed and the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Step 4
It’s ready to use in recipes. Store anything made with cream cheese frosting in the fridge.
Baker’s Tips
- Make sure your butter is soft, this is key. I prefer to leave it out on the counter to soften naturally. If you need to microwave it, only do 10 second intervals so you don’t melt portion of it.
- You can use cream cheese from a tub or brick, either works.
- Make sure to sift powdered sugar, this is super important for smooth cream cheese frosting with no clumps.
- You can make this vegan simply by using vegan butter and vegan cream cheese, I like using Miyoko's for both!
- Be sure to store anything with cream cheese frosting in the fridge so it stays good.
Flavor Variations
- Almond: Replace vanilla with 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- Lemon: Replace vanilla with 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
- Orange: Replace vanilla with 1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
- Peppermint: Replace vanilla with 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- Strawberry: Add in 1 to 2 tablespoons freeze dried strawberry powder
- Blueberry: Add in 1 to 2 tablespoons freeze dried blueberry powder
- Raspberry: Add in 1 to 2 tablespoons freeze dried raspberry powder
- Green Tea: Add in 1 tablespoon of matcha powder
- Chocolate: Add 85 grams of melted dark chocolate and 28 grams of sifted Dutch cocoa powder
FAQ’s
Yes, you just may want to add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Taste the frosting at the end and you can decide then. If you want to add in, just re-whip for a minute or so.
Anything with cream cheese frosting needs to be stored in the fridge because of the cream cheese.
Yes, just use vegan butter and vegan cream cheese!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 113 grams salted butter (softened)
- 113 grams cream cheese
- 454 grams powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Mix on low until combined and then speed mixer up to high and mix until light and fluffy.
- Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl and then mix again to ensure everything is properly mixed and the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- It’s ready to use in recipes.
- Store anything made with cream cheese frosting in the fridge.
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I love how flexible this recipe is to create all the different flavors!