{"id":"8b44c98e-6647-4641-b4bb-eb1ab2e43a25","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8b44c98e-6647-4641-b4bb-eb1ab2e43a25","source_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/cream-cheese-frosting/","title":"Cream Cheese Frosting","description":"This is my all time FAVORITE Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe!  Just 5 ingredients!This recipe will cover either one 2-layer 8" or 9" cake, 24 cupcakes, or generously frost (as much frosting as in the photos) 12 cupcakes.Please see note regarding thickness","servings":24,"servings_text":"24","prep_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT10M","image_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-Recipe-1-of-1-9.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened (113g))","item":"unsalted butter (softened (113g))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1,"unit":"stick"}},{"text":"8 oz cream cheese (softened (brick-style, not spreadable) (226g))","item":"cream cheese (softened (brick-style, not spreadable) )","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","metric_alternate":{"quantity":226,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"4 cups powdered sugar* ((500g))","item":"powdered sugar* ((500g))","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Combine butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer (or you may use an electric mixer) and beat until creamy, well-combined, and lump-free."},{"number":2,"text":"Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well to combine."},{"number":3,"text":"With mixer on low, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined."},{"number":4,"text":"Use to frost completely cooled cake or cupcakes."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:49:52.789372+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:49:52.789372+00:00"}