Updated Post- Spreadable Cream Cheese Frosting

Hi everyone!  Today, I want to share again with you a delicious recipe that you should keep in your frosting arsenal:  cream cheese frosting 😋!

You might be wondering why I'm posting this cream cheese frosting recipe a second time around.  First of all, the photo in the original post was pretty bad 😬😂.  Second of all, Easter is right around the corner and this frosting has a flavor that goes well with many different cakes (the recipe for one of which I hope to post later this week 😊)!

I should preface this post by noting that following this frosting recipe yields spreadable cream cheese frosting, not pipeable cream cheese frosting.  If you're looking for a recipe for pipeable cream cheese frosting, click here.

There are only a few ingredients required to make cream cheese frosting, so I want to briefly walk you through those.

1.  Cream Cheese

I love adding cream cheese to this frosting because it imparts to the frosting a slightly tangy flavor.  This helps to balance the intense sweetness that frosting generally has.  Cream cheese also adds a lovely richness to this frosting.

2.  Butter

In my opinion, butter is essential in frosting.  It gives this frosting its signature, creamy texture and rich taste.  Butter makes everything better!  (Especially cookies 😋!)

3.  Powdered Sugar

The addition of powdered sugar to cream cheese frosting balances the sour flavor of the cream cheese.  It's critical that powdered sugar is used in this frosting versus a granulated sugar to ensure the smoothness of the frosting.

4.  Pure Vanilla Extract

Pure vanilla extract makes this frosting; it adds depth to its sweetness.

5.  Milk

Milk is requisite to this frosting; it helps to ensure that the frosting is spreadable.

And while you could obviously just eat this cream cheese frosting by the spoonful (hey, I won't tell anyone!), it would be delicious spread on your favorite cakes and desserts (I have this coffee cake  in mind 😋)

I used a recipe from this cookbook to bring you today's recipe.

That's all for now.  Don't forget to follow me on Instagram!  I look forward to posting again later this week (hopefully one of my favorite cake recipes 😋 !)

Spreadable Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1-8oz. package 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2-3 tsp. milk, as needed for thinning
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar

1.  In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a medium bowl using a hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, butter, milk, and vanilla on low speed until smooth.

2.  Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.

3.  Enjoy, storing leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.