# Cream Cheese Frosting

This is a go-to recipe for cream cheese frosting perfect for cakes or baked goods.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 8 tablespoons softened butter
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon

## Instructions

1. In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Add the heavy cream and gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
3. If desired, add a teaspoon of cinnamon for extra flavor and mix well.
4. The cream cheese frosting is now complete and ready to be used, for example, on cinnamon rolls.

## Equipment

- bowl
- hand mixer
- piping bag

## Tips

- Add powdered sugar gradually to avoid making a mess.
- You can swap vanilla extract for vanilla bean paste for a more intense vanilla flavor.
- Add cinnamon for a nice cinnamon flavor, if desired.
- This frosting can be used as icing for cinnamon rolls, cakes, and other treats.
- Store the frosting in the refrigerator, especially in warmer climates, to maintain its consistency.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AUF4sEkpw/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f0327aa3-3c0d-4cc3-985d-bf83195c62a7
- Extracted: 2025-06-24

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