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Cream Cheese Frosting From Scratch

April 2, 2017 by Tracy | Updated December 6, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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Cream Cheese Frosting From Scratch is a sweet, rich, frosting that's made with fresh, homemade cream cheese.

a knife spreading frosting on a cake.

Normally, I don't have a big sweet tooth,  but with the craziness of our lives lately, everything sweet just tastes sooo much better.  Have you guys made cream cheese from scratch, yet?   No?  Then not only are you missing out on homemade cream cheese, but also this sweet, rich, eat by the spoonful Cream Cheese Frosting From Scratch.

Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it is so delicious. And (especially if you're using homemade cream cheese) you know exactly what's in it!

Ingredients Needed

cream cheese, butter, salt, sugar, and vanilla extract on counter.
  • Cream Cheese - Seriously, have you made your own yet? It's surprisingly easy and so delicious!
  • Confectioner's Sugar - For the sweetness
  • Butter - Salted or unsalted. See recipe notes.
  • Vanilla Extract - Did you know how easy it is to make your own?
  • Salt

So Easy to Make

a bowl of whipped  cream cheese frosting.

It doesn't get much easier than add it all to a bowl and mix with a hand mixer. And that's what this recipe is!

a knife putting frosting on a cake.

The perfect sweet, rich, and creamy frosting for any cake.  Especially to balance a subtly sweet carrot  cake, like this one. But, no judgement, you can put this frosting on ANYTHING.

a knife spreading frosting on a cake.

Cake? Of course. Cookies? Yup. Just because you're having a hard day? Abso-freakin-lutely.

We especially love this on our Oatmeal Carrot Cake Cookies!

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

Cream Cheese Frosting From Scratch

A rich, creamy, sweet frosting made with homemade cream cheese!
5 from 4 votes
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Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cream cheese from scratch
  • 4 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • tiny pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a medium bowls add cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract and salt. Cream with a hand mixer. Slowly add sugar, one cup at a time and blend until creamy.
  • Frost your favorite treat!
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  1. Bhawana

    February 23, 2019 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    fabulous frosting recipe from scratch with all step by step clicks. It is such a quick frosting to make and use. Thanks for sharing

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    • Tracy

      February 24, 2019 at 9:18 pm

      Thank you, Bhawana!

      Reply
  2. Cathy

    February 23, 2019 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! Who doesn't love cream cheese frosting and it's so easy to make!! Love it!

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    • Tracy

      February 24, 2019 at 9:18 pm

      I could probably eat it on everything...

      Reply

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