If you’re taking the time to bake a cake or cupcakes from scratch, go the extra mile and make homemade frosting as well. This cream cheese frosting is undeniably delicious, and is super simple to make. Use it to top carrot cake cupcakes for Easter dessert, red velvet waffles for a super-sweet breakfast in bed, or pineapple-packed hummingbird cake.
How to Make the Perfect Cream Cheese Frosting
Yield: 2 cups of frosting
Author: Hamilton Beach Test Kitchen
Author: Hamilton Beach Test Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, vanilla, milk and salt until creamy.
- Begin adding confectioners' sugar and beat until creamy and smooth. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick.
- Spread onto cupcakes or cake.
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