Cream Cheese Icing for One 9″ Cake

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 4

Cream Cheese Icing recipe perfect for any cake

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 tablespoons cream cheese
	1/4 teaspoon vanilla
	3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
	2/3 cup icing sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Enough for a 9-inch cake

Calories

1200

Sugar

45g

Fat

80g

Cream cheese icing is a classic dessert topping that adds a tangy sweetness to any baked good. This recipe for cream cheese icing is perfect for topping a 9-inch cake, but it can also be used to top cupcakes or other desserts. Made with cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and icing sugar, this icing is easy to make and incredibly versatile. Whether you want to top a classic vanilla cake or a decadent chocolate cake, cream cheese icing is the perfect finishing touch.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and vanilla together until smooth.
2.	Gradually add in the butter and mix until well combined.
3.	Slowly add in the icing sugar, mixing until the icing is creamy and well combined.

PROS

Cream cheese icing is incredibly versatile and can be used to top any cake or cupcake.

It is easy to make and adds a deliciously tangy, creamy flavor to any dessert.

CONS

Cream cheese icing is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While cream cheese icing is not particularly healthy, it does contain some protein and calcium from the cream cheese.
It should still be enjoyed in moderation as a treat.