Pipeable Cream Cheese Frosting
This easy and delicious Pipeable Cream Cheese Frosting is the BEST! Wonderful cream cheese flavor and perfect for piping!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (do not soften in microwave) (This is the equivalent of 2 sticks or 226g)
- 24 oz Cream Cheese, softened to close to room temperature We used three (8 oz) blocks of cream cheese. (full fat)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (343g)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (8g)
- ½ teaspoon salt (2g)
Instructions
- Add the softened butter to the bowl of your mixer. Mix on low to medium speed until the butter is smooth.
- Cut the softened cream cheese into pieces and add to the butter, along with the salt, mixing at low to medium speed until incorporated.
- Add the vanilla. Gradually add the powdered sugar mixing on low speed until blended.
- Increase mixing speed slightly, mixing just until well combined. Don't over beat or it will become too soft.
- Makes about 6 cups
- This frosting will pipe best if used while still chilled. You can make it in advance, refrigerate and when ready to use let it soften slightly (do not microwave) and remix.
Notes
This frosting should be refrigerated. Bring to room temperature (or close to room temperature) to soften for decorating. If cakes or cupcakes are frosted with this frosting, store in the refrigerator. Bring to kitchen counter a couple of hours before serving to allow time for the cake and frosting to warm and soften.