Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe No Butter

This 3-ingredient cream cheese frosting recipe with no butter is quick, tangy, and ultra-creamy perfect for cakes, muffins, or cinnamon rolls.

Prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 3 minutes
Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, full fat at room temperature 2 ½ cups powdered sugar, 325 g 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. 2. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated. 3. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. 4. Add vanilla extract and mix for 1 more minute. 5. Increase to medium-high and whip for 1 additional minute. 6. Chill for 20 minutes if a firmer consistency is needed.

Notes

This frosting is best for spreading, not piping. Chill for 20 minutes to thicken if needed. Perfect for cinnamon rolls, muffins, or banana bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 164
Fat: 7g
Saturated fat: 4g
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 60mg
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 0g