cream cheese icing recipe

Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

This cream cheese icing recipe is rich, smooth, sweet, and slightly tangy. Made with cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar, it is perfect for spreading over cakes, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls. Discover more flavorful recipes like cream cheese icing recipe right here.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar

Directions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
  • Beat the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy.
  • Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until the icing is smooth.
  • Spread or pipe the cream cheese icing over your favorite cake, cupcakes, or cinnamon rolls.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 cups