Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

This Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is sweet and tangy with a unique flavour. I've made this Cream Cheese Frosting for Carrot Cake but you can also pipe over red velvet cupcakes or drizzle over cinnamon rolls.
Cream Cheese Frosting has a tendency to be quite thin and difficult to make but this recipe turns out perfect every time plus it's an easy cream cheese frosting recipe.
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Hi I'm Carina, thank you for watching one of my videos! I'm a professionally trained Chef, amateur food photographer, and a lover of creating videos! Food, cooking, and baking is my passion, time spent in the kitchen is my favourite thing to do. I love creating recipes just as much as making old classics. If you're wanting to learn how to cook I'm here to teach you, from easy and simple recipes to others that are more advanced. If you have any requests for recipes you would like to see on my channel let me know. Happy cooking!
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CREAM CHEESE FROSTING RECIPE
Ingredients
½ Cup | 1 Stick | 115g Butter
7oz | 200g Cream Cheese
3 Cups | 375g Icing Sugar | Powdered Sugar
Instructions
Beat room temperature butter in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer for 5 minutes until pale and light and doubled in volume.
Add the cream cheese to the butter and beat for a minute until well combined.
Sieve the icing sugar or powdered sugar to remove any lumps and add it to the butter and cream cheese in thirds, beating well in between each addition.
Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat for a further minute until the frosting is fluffy.
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[@yemschrys]

Hi, im deaf thank you for putting subtitle. Its a bit hard for me (as deaf people) to understand recipes in youtube, so thank you once again

[@simplyfood.1016]

Hi sweetheart, KZbin now has settings on every video in which enable subtitles so you just click on the CC at the top of the video and it will tell you to pick the subtitle option. Hope that helps 💚✌

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[@aliyamohmmad7530]

Good blesss u honey ❤️😊👍🏻love from dubai

[@zaina9250]

When they put the recipe in the description 😍😍

[@CristianOriakGaming]

Even better when they put it in the video and description!

[@nurshafiqa7992]

yess instead of link for the recipe

[@skedaddleskedoodle2640]

“ you can’t really get as good a texture by hand” lol meet my grandmother

[@recipesbycarina]

You can get it very good but there is no way of getting as much air into the butter as when you use a machine 😊

[@HassanAli-vt2up]

Oh, she's a machine?

[@cornjobb]

i did - she's a goer

[@celestialivory7033]

Same.

[@devinm.6149]

@@recipesbycarina isn't that what folding is for?

[@oioioi6664]

I needed an icing recipe to put on my carrot cupcakes, and I am SO glad I found this, This is honestly the tastiest icing I have ever made, I couldn’t stop eating it! Thank you so much for this recipe! ❤️❤️

[@brandysmyth6159]

Did you make any changes to this recipe for a proper consistency for cupcake icing or was it perfect just the way it is? 🧁

[@Rashida961]

Here are a few suggestions : if you dont have usalted butter, microwave the butter until you see a foam forming on top. Scoop out the foam and use it in your breads that you bake. That is the salty part. Use the clarified part for your frosting. Also, using half and half butter and coconut oil makes this frosting more stable and less rich. You could even blend in some milk powder to make it stable and tastier.

[@toziamutambo1883]

Brilliant. Thank you

[@nnsydney1295]

This is a great recipe for cheese cream icing. I beat the butter as recommended, then added the cream cheese. came out super smooth. This recipe is definitely a keeper . Thankyou @Recipes by Carina

[@_happy_cupcakes_0115]

Just made this frosting and it was delicious and very easy to make. Thank you for sharing this recipe. 😁

[@teresitadizon6831]

Hi! Carina, Thank you so much for sharing this recipe of cream cheese frosting. Right now I'm working on my vanilla sponge cake. For the filling I used just a whipping cream and icing sugar. I like to use this cream cheese for my final frosting. Thanks God I found your video. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄😊🙏GOD BLESS.

[@emma-leefortune8331]

😋 just finished mine...tasting great, consistency is perfect. I just added some lime rind to mine. Great simple recipe. Thanks

[@blueberrypie9608]

0:15 That cake is soooo fluffy and moist 😍

[@eddiejohnson8306]

Will be giving this a shot tomorrow. Our church is having a men's cake auction for our upcoming mission trip. I found an easy recipe and was looking for a good and easy icing recipe. I hope it turns out as good as you instructed 👍

[@LOKIVINK]

im new to baking.. so its realy cool that the icing sugar was explained for different countries. thanks.. wil be baking a cake today for my wife for her birthday using this.

[@Ayzlxn]

Wow over this quarantine I’ve become a really good baker I’ve made so many things with this recipe it’s so good! Just made some strawberry and lemon shortcake cupcakes with this it was delicious as always!

[@CamillaCOjeda]

That is exactly what I am making this weekend

[@couldbecooking]

I love a good cream cheese frosting! Thanks for sharing. I will absolutely try this at some point! Looks so creamy and tasty. 😍

[@tamou_whanau1441]

Thank you it was beautiful and it's my first time making a different kind of icing. I'm putting it on a vanilla cake. My second cake I've baked in years.

[@brandysmyth6159]

Hi Carina! Thank you for this video and for the detailed description including the recipe with multiple measurements! 💯

[@Viipiee]

i LOVE your videos i just watched one on how to make buttercream icing/frosting and now i am hocked on your account

[@tequiladenise7787]

Thank you for the recipe. I’m using it now for my banana pudding cupcakes and my strawberry cupcakes this Thanksgiving 🙏

[@mahinaleikamau9229]

i did this at home it tastes soooooo! good. would recemend trying.

[@nancyjohnson5810]

This frosting was heavenly. I threw cinnamon in mine for my pumpkin bars. So easy to make.

[@thomasmitchum1969]

Thank you for the recipe. I can’t wait to try it out.

[@SA-uw1wc]

Thank you so much for this recipe. I will give it a try!

[@shungreakelly1316]

thank you so much great recipe!!! i made it just this morning

[@skeeterradar]

great recipe, it turned out amazing! we added a teaspoon of lemon juice and spread it on lemon pound cake.

[@lalalla5717]

Great recipe tried for red velvet cake and was so good

[@Mjaymkay]

Thank you for your advice about putting in the fridge for 30 mins before decorating. I made a cake this past weekend and struggled with the frosting so much because it was so soft and it wasn’t costing right during the crumble coating. It was driving me nuts! I wasn’t sure if I was able to refrigerate the frosting so I didn’t do that, so I said I need to find a new frosting recipe and came across this one. I’m going to try this one out this weekend thank you 🙏🏽

[@faraqamila9205]

Hi.. i want to ask for example after you spread the frosting on cake and you put it in the fridge.. is it normal for the frosting harden a little bit?

[@shauryadalmia6429]

Im about to try this on a sponge cake thanks for the recipe

[@nanaanan2485]

Tried already... Thanx for the recipe

[@kf8286]

Great and easy recipe thank you so much!!!!

[@billfeld5883]

We're enjoying ours now,quick, easy and tasty!!! Thanks

[@StrawberryHotMilk]

I have this on my biscoff cupcake, it was soooooooooooooo good🥰

[@estefaniaicardi]

Thank you! Im making carrot cake cupcake with this ^^

[@chachasoulfood9522]

I’m definitely gonna try this. Thank u

[@lisamclawrence2583]

Absolutely beautiful

[@tracygoh3773]

Hello! I tried out this recipe to go with my vanilla cake and it came out great! At first, I didn’t listen and used spreadable cream cheese and the frosting turned out too runny and had to throw it away 🤡 When I used the block cream cheese, it holds its shape. It tastes like cream cheese with sugar tbh, I mean it’s frosting haha. Thanks for the recipe! Appreciate it 👍🏻😍

[@moirajilani1]

Made an orange cake and added cream cheese frosting...so delish!!!!!

[@dpp7106]

Ohhh it worked and tastes delicious

[@jokeonitiri820]

thanks so much for the recipe. would like to know how many inches of cake this frosting would be enough to cover

[@janedcruz3318]

Hi Carina, thank you always sharing your delightful recipes and step by step guide. I am new to baking so can I check if its possible to make this cream cheese frosting a day ahead kept in the fridge to be spread/piped on a cake/cupcake the next day?

[@sammybubba176]

i'm making this frosting to put in and on my pumpkin cupcakes. yum.

[@angiedarrow9447]

This was perfect. Thank you.

[@dragonboimmdvideos]

Omg incredible u have substitles too 💕 subscribed

[@mahaahmed3555]

Good recipe, I use it with dates cake, it goes well with it

[@kate84]

It’s awesome 👏🏼

[@sarakhan3538]

Hello. I wanted to ask if this is nice with chocolate cupcake??

[@lianakhryst4102]

Hi I am going to make cupcakes with this soo excited

[@YummyTreats]

how long can i store this in the fridge

[@nerisasilveira7826]

Would i be able to use this for chocolate or vanilla cupcakes?

[@selenesepulveda251]

Absolutely delicious 😋😋 Thanks for the recipe !!

[@vrinda6933]

Hi Carina! I have a question regarding spreadable cream cheese?! I have only been able to find cream cheese spread in my country (Philadelphia Cheese Spread)! Will that work?! Any advise?!

[@arshada389]

Can I use home made cream cheese plz reply..is the butter used salted or unsalted

[@foodcreationswithmaricar2770]

Yum its easy to make i will try this ty for sharing the recipe no need to add egg & vanilla on it?

[@sestimxavier9147]

Thank you, I'll try this👌

[@elaineloh787]

Hi dear. Can I skip the icing sugar as I’m doing it for my 1 year old baby

[@indiancinebitz118]

Hi, may i know the butter for cream cheese frosting we should use salted or unsalted butter ?

[@ms.nerymedina9543]

I'm making lemon cupcakes, will cream cheese frosting be ok or buttercream? What's your recommendation?

[@itspeachx2201]

This is so good!

[@Igniting-Moments]

Can the cream cheese frosting with the heavy cream last for more than a week on a cake in the refrigerator?

[@lidwinayeghanfontar8674]

What brand of cream cheese do you use

[@sgsummer8443]

Hi I love your channel ❤️ Is it possible to substitute butter for margarine?

[@mwuahchiloo9092]

will it taste good with vanilla or strawberry cupcakes?

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

fantastic; thank you so much!!

[@rishikajain4359]

Can we use this frosting for fondant cakes too?

[@sanymatos]

The recipe worked really well, thansk for the tips. I just made one adjustment because i'm not a big fan of sugared deserts, I use 2cups of suggar, next time I'll use less to enhance the flavor of butter and cream cheese. Thanks again!

[@esmeraldasanchez2214]

you’re so helpful ❤️❤️❤️

[@busranurseker6073]

Which one would you suggest for a cake ? Buttercream icing or cream cheese frosting?

[@DesiVILLARUZ]

I'm using for my banana walnut cake, so yummy!

[@recipesbycarina]

Delicious 😊

[@pinksdiary4456]

Hi! I'm new on your channel. I would love to try this one. Can I ask if I can add other flavors or food colors? Thank you! 💖

[@lozzakrazza1593]

Thank you for the recipe, should I use salted or unsalted butter? ☺️

[@pauline3071]

I'm going to make this and put it on my pumpkin cake, Thanks

[@jesmmifs]

I used it to frost a pumpkin cake. It was perfect.

[@Ayzlxn]

I just used it on a mug cake it was great!

[@recipesbycarina]

Sounds delicious 😊

[@jannatulferdous6709]

I have same idea too.I hope it turns great

[@rosiegonzalez7746]

Yes, I know it's summer. And yes, I will be using this recipe on a red velvet cake 🍽️

[@amarisd.5430]

Ayyy same

[@nab8326]

Same!!!

[@marysalcedo4942]

I made this frosting today I just put 2 cups of powdered sugar I don't like it when it's too sweet. 1 1/2 cup will do but 2 cups is ok. I put unsweetened half a cup of cocoa powder. It's yummy. Thanks for this recipe.

[@lorettapeter]

Hi my name is Loretta Peter.I really love the way you have made cake frosting.I would like to know, which frosting is the best for valvantine day.

[@Pavme]

Do you think orange cake goes well with this? Or should I use buttercream instead

[@Thingsyourollup]

Just used on a cinnamon and clove spice apple cake. 🤤

[@blakethefairy6442]

I am making French Macaroons, this is very helpful for that 😁

[@ashu...6913]

I made it for a carrot cake it’s turned out lovely..

[@rochellerose7403]

Hi 👋 I am a beginner in baking ...someone asked me to make a naked carrot cake with cream cheesecake frosting do you think it will work or do I need to take better cream? Would appreciate if you can assist.

[@shadmad__]

Can I use a paddle attachment for this?

[@diyateeluck9799]

BEST CREAMCHEESE FROSTING EVER! I guarantee you won't be disappointed. This frosting on Divas can cook Red Velvet Cake is to die for!! Also... do not use this much sugar or it ll get tooo sweet. I used half but it really depends how sweet u want it. So eyeball the sugar measurement

[@butdoyouknowjesus4121]

Thanks for the sugar tip

[@wendyedwards4806]

DCC's vanilla cake recipe is my go to lol I know I found the right frosting recipe now

[@diyateeluck9799]

@@wendyedwards4806 haven't tried the vanilla cake, i have got to try it now

[@shamekiajohnson7247]

Hello how are you did you use salted butter or unsalted ?

[@lauralee9041]

I love your videos!

[@anna-mariatsagiannidis2978]

Hi Carina, would it be okay to use the paddle attachment when making this recipe or would the whisk attachment be better?

[@nscclapzz8369]

Anna-Maria Tsagiannidis no you need air in it

[@subaitananjiba9488]

hey! I was just wondering....can i put this frosting on chocolate cake?

[@charisdaniel1678]

Can I use this frosting on cheese cake?

[@aimeequin191]

I've tried doing this and it is just toi runny. . . What am I doing wrong???

[@PackinForSuperbowl]

Not sure if anyone will be able to answer this but how would you go about making this less viscous so that it would be easier to dip into for something like cinnamon monkey bread/pull apart bread?

[@TheMahima999]

Can i use food processor for ds process

[@vibothinianpazagan7230]

How long we can keep this cream cheese?

[@StitchCKA]

I am trying to do a cream cheese royal icing on my red velvet cookies. Any tips?

[@camryngarcia2822]

Would this frosting go good with strawberry cake?

[@nikaboos]

Guys it’s rrly good 😌 made it twice now 😌😌✨✨✨

[@veronica855]

I’m making a numbers cake. Could i pipe this and it be OK and not melt?

[@janhavibagul9973]

Is it okay to use simple hand mixer ?

[@kr8714]

I’m making muffins and a cake, which frosting would u recommend ?

[@faraqamila9205]

Hi.. i want to ask after we spread the frosting on cake and we put it in the fridge.. is it normal for the frosting harden a little bit?? Or there is something wrong with my frosting?

[@valerierhodes6094]

Using two of your frosting for cupcakes for family reunion. The Chocolate and cream cheese. Thank You.

[@recipesbycarina]

You're very welcome! I hope you enjoy 😊

[@valerierhodes6094]

Thank You. I know I will.

[@lilianaysaul]

Would it harden? Could it be used for stencil?