easy frosting recipe

This is my all time FAVORITE Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe!  Just 5 ingredients!This recipe will cover either one 2-layer 8&quot; or 9&quot; cake, 24 cupcakes, or generously frost (as much frosting as in the photos) 12 cupcakes.Please see note regarding thickness

Cream Cheese Frosting

(1 stick) unsalted butter (softened (113 grams))

oz cream cheese (softened (brick-style, not spreadable) (226 grams))

vanilla extract

salt

powdered sugar* ((500 grams))

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.

Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well to combine.

With mixer on low, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.

Use to frost completely cooled cake or cupcakes.

This easy chocolate buttercream frosting is smooth, fluffy and perfect for cupcakes, cakes and more!

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

(2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

sugar

evaporated milk (or whole milk)

Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat...

Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat butter, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt together until smooth in a large bowl. Add powdered sugar in two additions, beating until smooth each time, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.

Slowly beat in milk, a tablespoon or two...

Slowly beat in milk, a tablespoon or two at at a time, until frosting reaches desired consistency. Frosting should be light and fluffy and easily spreadable.

Use frosting as desired!

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This bakery style Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is extra rich, smooth, fluffy and perfect for frosting on top of cakes, cupcakes and cookies!

A classic cake topper, cream cheese frosting is easy to make and tastes just heavenly. Even the plainest cake is elevated by cream cheese frosting!

Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened

milk, more as needed

sugar (confectioner’s sugar)

In a large bowl, with electric mixer, beat...

In a large bowl, with electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy, 2 minutes.

If frosting seems too thick, beat in additional...

If frosting seems too thick, beat in additional milk, ½ teaspoon at a time. If frosting is too thin, add powdered sugar, ¼ cup at a time. 

Frost completely cooled cake. Frosted cake should be...

Frost completely cooled cake. Frosted cake should be refrigerated.

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This vanilla American buttercream recipe only uses five ingredients! It&#x27;s so easy and delicious to make, you&#x27;ll never buy frosting again!!

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

unsalted butter, room temperature (434 grams; 1 lb box)

tsp salt (3 grams)

sugar (907 grams; 2 lb bag)

heavy cream (or whipping cream) (45 grams)

Beat 2 cups of unsalted butter on a...

Beat 2 cups of unsalted butter on a medium speed for 30 seconds until smooth with a paddle attachment / stand mixer or a hand mixer.

Mix in 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla...

Mix in 1 Tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste and 1/2 tsp salt on a low speed.

Slowly add in 7 cups of powdered sugar,...

Slowly add in 7 cups of powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Half way through add in 3 Tbsp of heavy cream or milk to make it easier to mix. I like to place a kitchen towel over my mixer to contain any powdered sugar clouds.

Mix on low until the ingredients are fully...

Mix on low until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the desired consistency is reached. 

If the frosting is too thick, add in...

If the frosting is too thick, add in additional cream (1 Tbsp at a time). If the frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar (quarter of a cup at a time).

If you plan to color the buttercream, add...

If you plan to color the buttercream, add in the gel food coloring once the frosting is fully mixed and beat on low until it reach the desired colored

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Smooth Buttercream Frosting Tutorial

Struggle to make truly black frosting?? Learn my tips for making the deepest black buttercream, with a simple recipe that comes together in minutes.

Black Buttercream Frosting

unsalted butter, room temperature (452 grams)

tsp vanilla extract (4 grams)

black cocoa powder

heavy cream (or whipping cream) (115 grams)

squirts black gel food coloring

chocolate

Beat the butter on a medium speed for...

Beat the butter on a medium speed for 30 seconds with a paddle attachment, until smooth.

Mix in the vanilla extract, salt, and sifted...

Mix in the vanilla extract,  salt, and sifted black cocoa on a low speed.

Slowly add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup...

Slowly add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Alternate with small splashes of cream.

Add in the melted dark chocolate, and beat...

Add in the melted dark chocolate, and beat on low until the ingredients are fully incorporated, and the desired consistency is reached. 

Add in a generous squirt of black gel...

Add in a generous squirt of black gel food coloring (roughly 1 tsp) once the frosting is fully made, and mix by hand with a rubber spatula until the frosting is evenly colored.

To allow the shade to deepen, place in...

To allow the shade to deepen, place in sealed piping bags or an airtight container. Leave out overnight at room temperature, or place in the fridge for several days.

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Mascarpone Whipped Cream Frosting is a thick, stable whipped cream made with mascarpone cheese, heavy cream and powdered sugar. 

Mascarpone Whipped Cream

mascarpone cheese, cold

(296 ml) heavy whipping cream

(65 g) powdered sugar

½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract

½ cup (592 milliliters) heavy whipping cream

¼ cup (163 grams) powdered sugar

(5 milliliters) pure vanilla extract

Place the mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to chill.

Spoon the mascarpone cream into your bowl and beat on a medium-low speed (speed 3 on your stand mixer). Slowly pour in the heavy cream, about 1 cup, allowing the mascarpone cheese to turn to a liquid consistency.

Add the remaining heavy cream then increase the mixing speed to high (speed 8-10) and beat it until soft peaks form.

Next, add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating on low until sugar is incorporated. Continuing beating at a high speed until stiff peaks form.

May never make plain whipped cream again! I substituted in 2 T.  strawberry cream cheese for for part of the marscapone and blended in 3 diced large fresh strawberries. Wow, a nice subtle fruity flavor! Served over Ga'teau au Chocolat (which my husband says is French for fancy brownie!).

I made her mascarpone whipped cream with her delicious vanilla cup cakes! It was delicious and not overly sweet,  super moist!  My son even asked if it was a tres leches cupcake because of how  milky flavorful it was and not dry at all! Her recipes are easy to follow so if you’re  new to baking you won’t go wrong! I can’t wait to  try making her chocolate cup cakes with Oreo frosting!! 🤗

Thank you! I must be doing something wrong as I tried it twice and it all turns into water with grainy lumps of mascarpone. Any ideas why? Thank you so much.

Frosting was too die for melt in your mouth luscious

This is absolutely the best frosting ever!  Very easy to make and tastes amazing. I used it to frost a birthday cake for my granddaughter.  I like the fact that it not super sweet like a buttercreme and holds up well for piping. This will be my new "go to"  frosting!

Hi. I tried this recipe as is and it was wonderful! My question is , if I want to add lemon zest, how much would you recommend I add? I will make the larger batch and ice my whole cake!

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This mascarpone whipped cream is often referred to as stabilized whipped cream. It's a thicker whipped cream best used for frosting cakes and cupcake and pairs very well with fruit.

This Vegan Buttercream Frosting is my go-to frosting for cake recipes! It only has 4 ingredients and is super fluffy, creamy and decadent. This frosting is perfect for all of your special occasions!

Vegan Buttercream Frosting (Only 4 Ingredients)

vegan butter (softened)

vegan milk (add more if needed)

Beat the butter and vanilla for about 2-3 minutes with a stand mixer or a handheld mixer, until fluffy.

Add 1 cup of powdered sugar. Fold it in with a spatula so it doesn’t fly everywhere, then beat for about 1 minute. Add the rest of the frosting in small increments too, until fully incorporated.

Add in a ½ tablespoon of vegan milk at a time until it reaches your preferred volume and consistency. Add that last ½ cup if you desire.

Then beat for about 5 minutes, using the spatula to mix everything together every other minute, until the frosting is fluffy, white, smooth and creamy.

Classic cream cheese frosting made with just a handful of ingredients and whipped until smooth and fluffy.

(225 g) cream cheese,

(100 g) powdered sugar

salt if using unsalted butter

lemon juice, optional

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with an electric beater or wooden spoon) combine the cream cheese and butter. Beat on medium-low speed until smooth and combined, 1-2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl and paddle as needed.

Sift the powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture and add the vanilla and salt. Beat the frosting on low speed to combine, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl once or twice.

Taste the frosting, adding a squeeze of lemon if you want to sharpen the flavors. Use right away, or store refrigerated airtight for up to 1 week. If chilled, let soften to room temperature before using.

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How to make less-sweet cream cheese frosting for cakes and cupcakes

This Peppermint Candy Cane Crunch Buttercream Frosting is perfect for the holidays! It&#x27;s buttercream frosting at its finest - mint lovers look no further!

Peppermint Candy Cane Crunch Buttercream Frosting

butter

Place butter into stand mixer and beat until well combined. Slowly add powdered sugar, peppermint and candy cane pieces. Beat until combined, but be cautious to not over mix. Remove and store in an airtight container for up to 7-10 days. If you refrigerate, thaw to room temperature before using. Use frosting for your favorite cakes, cupcakes and cookies....and crackers...and with a spoon. Makes Enough frosting for 12 cupcakes or a 9 inch cake.

Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting is cool, creamy and loaded with chopped chocolate. If you love mint chocolate chip ice cream, this easy frosting recipe is your dream come true! Perfect for topping a chocolate cake or cupcake!

Mint Chocolate Chip Frosting

butter, room temperature

heavy cream

peppermint extract

green food coloring

Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Bars, finely chopped (9 ounces)

In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth. Turn the speed to low and slowly add the powdered sugar until it&#8217;s mixed in.

Slowly stream in ¼ cup of the heavy cream and peppermint extract. Turn the mixer up to medium speed and mix for 1 minute until creamy. Add additional heavy cream, if a creamier frosting is desired.

Turn mixer to low and add in chopped chocolate. Stir until combined.

Looking for an easy, classic cake frosting? This simple 4-ingredient recipes is my go-to vanilla frosting recipe for cakes, cupcakes, and more!

Basic Vanilla Cake Frosting

1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened

1 lb powdered sugar (about 4 cups)

tsp vanilla bean paste

3–4 tbsp milk

In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. 

Add milk, one tbsp at a time, until you reach spreading consistency. 

Use right away, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

I AM NO BAKER BUT THIS WAS PERFECT! QUICK AND EASY!

First time I have ever made frosting and it came out great. Very tasty. Thanks

This was a very nice frosting. I put lemon zest and juice to make it lemony, then I dyed it yellow, and it tasted really good. It was very nice.

The best! I make homemade marscapone and I'm always looking for recipes to use it in this icing is fabulous! Sometimes I use less cream for a studier icing. So far I've used almond, vanilla and orange flavoring. TY for posting it. Oh and I vary the amount of sugar too again depending on what I'm doing with it! I love the texture far better than a gelatin stabilized whipped cream! Being that I'm not a huge cream cheese person either this will easily substitute for any cream cheese icing! TY

I'm not a big fan of buttercream.  I prefer whipped cream, but of course it doesn't hold up well for cakes.  I already had a Mother's Day dessert, but I wanted to experiment with something different.  I looked up stabilized whipped cream and came across this recipe.  It looked way too simple and too good to be true but I thought, what the heck.  Ran out to the grocery store for some mascarpone cheese (ya, it's not cheap) and thought I'd give it a try.  Wow!  I'm sorry, did you miss that?  Wow, wow, wow!!! Super easy.  Like, I made it and still can't believe how easy, and OMG delicious.  Why, why did I not find/try this recipe before?  My family loved the cake (chocolate with fresh strawberries) and this frosting held up perfectly.  I will be making this again and again and again!!!  Now I need to go through all the recipes and see what else I've been missing out.  Thanks Julianne!!!

This is excellent on grilled stone fruit topped with homemade granola!!! This recipe is a keeper! And so easy too. Thank you!

Are you sitting the powder sugar or maybe using to much? Try adding a tad more milk of something to help blend it better, preferably a liquid.

BEST frosting ever! Life (party) saver. Perfect texture and delicious.

This icing is amazing! I made the 2x since I make 4 cakes and I was not dissatisfied! Will definitely be using more recipes from this site!🎂💗

From the comments, it looks amazing, but how much frosting is made for 1x?

Easiest and tastiest frosting. Will definitely use again and again!

An easy to put together homemade frosting with just 3 ingredients!

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Frosting

unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)

peanut butter*

In a medium mixing bowl, beat butter and...

In a medium mixing bowl, beat butter and peanut butter for 60-90 seconds, until fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl.

Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, mixing for...

Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, mixing for 1-2 minutes, and adding more to suit your desired sweetness level.

If using, add vanilla and mix well. For...

If using, add vanilla and mix well. For a fluffier frosting, add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Pipe or use as intended on cupcakes, cake,...

Pipe or use as intended on cupcakes, cake, and more.

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How to make peanut butter frosting with just 3 ingredients! It comes out fluffy to perfectly top cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and more.
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►INGREDIENTS: 
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
3/4 creamy peanut butter*
2 to 3 cups powdered sugar

OPTIONAL
1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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►DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat butter and peanut butter for 60-90 seconds, until fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
2. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, mixing for 1-2 minutes, and adding more to suit your desired sweetness level.
3. If using, add vanilla and mix well. For a fluffier frosting, add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
4. Pipe or use as intended on cupcakes, cake, and more.

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A rich, creamy, and easy homemade peanut butter frosting that's both sweet and nutty. Perfect for spreading or piping on cupcakes, cakes, brownies—and it comes together in just about 10 minutes.

Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting

(2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

powdered sugar (adjust

salt (optional, balances sweetness)

milk

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Gradually add powdered sugar, starting low and increasing mixer speed once combined. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

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Beat on high speed for 30 seconds to get a light, fluffy texture. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Use immediately to frost cooled baked goods, or store as directed below.

This Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting is tangy, smooth, sweet perfection! I share how to make it thicker and the best tips for the best consistency and taste!

Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

vegan cream cheese* (bring to room temperature)

vegan butter sticks (bring

sea salt

cornstarch (sifted (32 grams))

In the bowl of a mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together for about 2 minutes until fully incorporated.

Add in the vanilla extract or paste and the pinch of salt. 

Add in a cup of sifted powdered sugar and all of the sifted cornstarch. Mix for about 1 minute or until incorporated. Add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until the frosting has reached the desired thickness.

Place the frosting wrapped or covered into the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight, until being used. You can enjoy it right away, but it will thicken up beautifully in the fridge.

You can apply it immediately to a cooled cake, then place in the fridge, or place the frosting itself, then apply to the cake later. Enjoy!

Update: it worked out great for writing on my cake using piping tools.  I couldn't get a flower to hold its shape though -- BUT, my apartment was very warm and I am going to try again after chilling the frosting longer.   This frosting is DELICIOUS, just like all of Jessica's recipes that I've made so far.  I'll use a thermometer to experiment with different temperatures, and want to start at the lowest pipable temperature, then put the piped flower in the freezer to set it.

This is going to be my go-to cream cheese frosting!

This was so great!  I used it on a vegan carrot cake.   FWIW, I used Miyokos and Toffuti.  Thank you!!!

How long is this frosting good for in the fridge? I made it and it tastes amazing by the way!

very good, my non vegan family members didn't believe that it was vegan, they eat all the cookie that had the frosting on them. Thank you for sharing

OHMYGOODNESS!!!!!!! That its all I can say about this frosting!!!  I love it. To me it's better than regular cream cheese frosting.  I used the Violife brand and AMAZING!!!!

Sweet and creamy white chocolate frosting that is perfect for frosting cupcakes, layers cakes, and more!

White Chocolate Frosting

white chocolate

unsalted butter (softened)

icing sugar

teas pure vanilla extract

Fit a heat-safe bowl on top of a pot of gently simmering water to create a double-boiler. Place the white chocolate in the bowl and heat until melted. Set aside to cool.

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