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cream cheese frosting for piping and decorating cakes/ cupcakes

By Khushboo 117 Comments January 11, 2017 May 14, 2018

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Cream cheese frosting for piping and decorating cakes/ cupcakes because your bakes deserve a heavenly touch and nothing can taste more amazing than cream cheese frosting. 

Cream cheese frosting for piping and decorating cakes/ cupcakes

My very first sweet post of the year is here . Rich and creamy cream cheese frosting that is not runny. I love this silky smooth frosting on about every dessert. You may say I am a bit obsessed .I have been getting a lot of requests to post a workable and pipeable cream cheese frosting. As Valentine’s is around the corner I thought of sharing an elaborate post on ‘All about successful cream cheese frosting. ‘ I hope to share everything that I have learnt about cream cheese frosting over years. You may also like my posts on buttercream frosting , ganache , stabilized whipped cream. 

Cream cheese frosting for piping and decorating cakes/ cupcakes Few years ago when I baked in New York ,bakes with cream cheese frosting were the most popular ones amongst my clients. You will notice that most of the fruit based or special occasion cakes are frosted with cream cheese. And why not , it’s light, creamy and rich in taste . It is sweet but lighter than buttercream.

So what is this cream cheese frosting made of?

It’s made of cream cheese , butter/ veg shortening and lots of powdered sugar and extracts/ flavoring if desired.

I like to add little bit of lemon juice or zest to cut off the sweetness and add more flavor.

Cream cheese alone cannot hold the shape so some butter is always added.

When the weather is warm / hot then I like to make cream cheese frosting with combination of cream cheese and veg shortening and not butter. This makes the frosting more stable and is more likely to hold shape.

We all have had our share of curdled or runny cream cheese frosting and believe me its totally heart breaking.

Making cream cheese frosting is very easy but it’s important to follow few tips and tricks mentioned below-

Always use room temperature cream cheese. It should be soft to touch . Never use cream cheese melted or straight out of the fridge. I leave it out on the kitchen counter for 4-5 hours or overnight.

Butter should be soft to touch as well and not melted or runny .

Using cold cream cheese or butter will curdle your frosting.

Using melted one will make runny frosting.

So be patient and remember that if it starts well it will end well 😉

Use good quality butter and full fat cream cheese.

Always sift the confectionary/ icing sugar before adding to the cream . It makes a lot of difference.

Once you are done making the frosting refrigerate it for at least 1-2 hours or more to set before piping.

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Important tip

Over the time I have realized that for making a nice frosting butter needs to be beaten well and longer than cream cheese.

Initially when I started making cream cheese frosting I used to beat cream cheese and butter together and by cream cheese would thin out considerably. After looking up a lot online I found a great tip on Cake Central. The tip was to beat the butter for 2-3 minutes and add cream cheese later . And since then there wasn’t any looking back . This one tip changed my cream cheese frosting. It help shape and was perfect to decorate cakes.

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Be sure to check my in-depth posts on buttercream frosting , ganache , stabilized whipped cream. 

You might even like my post on sturdy whipped cream cream cheese frosting. It is light , airy and less sweeter than this classic cream cheese frosting.

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cream cheese frosting for piping and decorating cakes/ cupcakes

Enjoy this perfect workable cream cheese frosting on your favorite bakes. This rich and silky smooth cream cheese frosting is easy to prepare following the tips. It makes sturdy frosting to pipe rose swirls!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Adjustable Servings -14
Calories 325kcal
Author Khushboo

Ingredients

  • 1 cup /8 ounce package cream cheese/ 226 grams, at room temperature (soft to touch but not melted )
  • 1/2 cup softened butter/ 113.5 grams at room temperature ( firm but soft to touch and not melted )
  • 3– 4.5 cups confectionery sugar/ icing sugar sifted (important)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract/ essence
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional I love it as it cuts the sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt - Only if u are using unsalted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon room temperature cream / milk/ liquid only if frosting is very thick

Instructions

  • Use electric hand held mixer or stand mixer ( beater attachment and not whisk )
  • Beat the butter on medium setting 3 mins until it's light in color and creamy.
  • Add in cream cheese and beat it on low setting 1 minute until blended and smooth.
  • Add salt ,vanilla extract, lemon juice and zest.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time on the lowest speed.
  • Use 3 cups sugar first. All the sugar needs to be added on low speed until combined . 
  • Once combined increase the speed to medium and beat the  frosting for 1 minute.
  • Check the consistency at this point.
  • Scoop some frosting with a spoon or a spatula and turn it over gently to check if it holds peaks. Soft peaks are ok. As it will get more sturdy after refrigeration.
  • Enjoy this creamiest frosting ever .
  • If it seems too soft, go ahead and add a little more sifted powdered sugar.
  • Add liquid only if the frosting seems thick . ( won't be needed though!)

Notes

Vegan options and storage instructions mentioned below. 
Do try this eggless / vegan Fresh strawberry cake with vegan cream cheese frosting .
Making cream cheese frosting is very easy but it's important to follow few tips and tricks mentioned below-
Always use room temperature cream cheese. It should be soft to touch . Never use cream cheese melted or straight out of the fridge. I leave it out on the kitchen counter for 4-5 hours or overnight.
Butter should be soft to touch as well and not melted or runny .
Using cold cream cheese or butter will curdle your frosting.
Using melted one will make runny frosting.
So be patient and remember that if it starts well it will end well 😉
Use good quality butter and full fat cream cheese.
Always sift the confectionary/ icing sugar before adding to the cream . It makes a lot of difference.
Once you are done making the frosting refrigerate it for at least 1-2 hours or more to set before piping.
Frosting recipe is enough to fill and frost one 6” or 8” cake with basic design.
Frosting recipe can be doubled or tripled.
Please go through the entire post for important tips and tricks.
Sometimes due to weather conditions frostings tend to thin out.
Don't worry pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes or more.
And it will be perfect workable consistency.
Tint it in the color u like.
Add flavor variations of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Vegan version of cream cheese frosting

Use vegan cream cheese.

Use non hydrogenated veg shortening / margarine – plant based.

Use vegan / organic powdered sugar.

All of the above are easily available in store or online.

Try this vegan strawberry cake with vegan cream cheese frosting 

Storing bakes frosted with cream cheese

Cream cheese frosting is perishable. Always keep your cakes / cupcakes frosted with cream cheese in the fridge.

The bakes will stay good upto 4-5 days refrigerated.

Storing leftover cream cheese frosting.

Make an easy ice- cream or you can refrigerate it up to a week or freeze it up to 2 months. If you have made a big batch and have lots leftover. Store in portion size one time use ziplock bags or freezer safe airtight plastic containers. Once thawed and used it cannot be frozen again.

For thawing place it in the fridge overnight or for 8-10 hours . There may be slight  change in texture of frozen cream cheese frosting . You need to re beat it for 1-2 minutes and then use.

Don’t find cream cheese in stores / difficult to source

Try finding it online or you may choose to make cream cheese at home. I have never tried making it at home but there are many recipes for the same online.

What are you waiting for ? Get going and have fun piping fancy deigns on your bake . Keep spreading sweetness and smiles around.

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Cream cheese frosting for piping and decorating cakes/ cupcakes . Sturdy cream cheese frosting to pipe roses on cake

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Comments

  1. Rachel Boothe

    March 01, 2022 at 10:47 am

    Thank you. I forgot to ask how many cups this recipse makes?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      May 11, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      Hello Rachel, it should make approx 2 cups frosting.

      Reply
  2. Rachel Boothe

    February 26, 2022 at 7:51 pm

    Other than using lemon zest, is it possible to turn this into a lemon flavored cream cheese frosting that has the same piping consistency? I really don’t like the way bits of zest look in frosting is the reason I don’t want to use it. Would lemon curd work or would that change the consistency? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      February 28, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      Hello Rachel, it is very easy to make it lemon flavored by just adding a teaspoon of lemon extract. No zest is required. The lemon curd will change the consistency of the cream cheese frosting making it thinner.

      Reply
  3. Nina

    November 17, 2021 at 4:59 am

    Hi,

    I’m really excited to try this recipe to make carrot cake pops (or is it carrot cake cake pops?). I’d also like to pipe some of the frosting to spell out ‘happy birthday’ on the cake pops. However, I plan on shipping them to my friend. If I freeze the cake pops, will the letters hold up during shipping if each pop is individually wrapped? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      November 18, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      Hello Nina, this is a very sturdy frosting. I do keep my bakes frosted with it in the fridge at all times. No idea how it would turn out in transit.

      Reply
  4. Teresa

    October 19, 2021 at 5:56 am

    I am doing a three tiered wedding cake for my goddaughter‘s wedding this weekend, I normally do this on my daughters birthday cakes which are normal size. Will this icing work for icing a three tiered wedding cake and between layers at a venue an hour away? I plan on stacking the cake in the kitchen at the venue.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      October 20, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      Yes, this frosting holds up well in cool weather. My important tip will be to refrigerate the cake with frosting for at least 8-10 hours before you transport it. Chilled cakes are always a success on a long road trip.

      Reply
  5. Mina

    January 14, 2021 at 10:21 pm

    Hi,

    I was wondering how well this frosting would work in a 6 layer 9 inch rainbow cake? I won’t be piping anything fancy; just filling between the layers, a crumb coat and rainbow stripes on the outside. I’d appreciate any tips!

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      January 21, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      Hello Mina, as you see this recipe is very stable. I have successfully made 4 layer cake using this frosting. So I think it will stay well for 6 layers.

      Reply
  6. Alexis

    October 08, 2020 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    I’m really excited to try this for my mother’s birthday. I just wanted to check on a few things. If I plan to use shortening (hot climate) should I still beat it in the beginning like I would the butter? Also if I plan to make multiple batches (two 8 inch cakes split into 4 layers) I was planning to make 4 batches, does that sound correct? Should I make each batch independently to avoid over mixing? Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      October 13, 2020 at 10:06 am

      Hello Alexis, you can make a big batch in one go. Beat butter and sugar together. Beat cream cheese separately and fold it in with the butter-sugar mixture towards the end. It works great and holds up very well.

      Reply
  7. Emily

    June 16, 2020 at 4:52 am

    Hi, I’m wondering if there’s a limit on how long it can/should be refrigerated after making? Could it sit in the fridge for a day and still be useable? Thanks – this is just what I was looking for!

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      July 14, 2020 at 4:15 pm

      That’s a great question, Emily. Yes I have made this frosting up to 2 days in advance and frosted with no problem

      Reply
      • Jules

        August 12, 2020 at 8:48 pm

        Use the same amount of shortening as butter?

      • Khushboo

        August 15, 2020 at 9:19 pm

        Yes Jules.

  8. Rebati Agarwal

    April 22, 2020 at 3:39 am

    Hi, my hand mixer broke down. Is it possible to make the recipe without hand mixer? Or by using mixer grinder?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      April 24, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      Hello Rebati, the cream won/t grind in a mixer. The blades wont be able to handle it.

      Reply
  9. Karla

    March 28, 2020 at 8:56 am

    I’m so excited to Troy this recipe that by the way it will be my first cream cheese that I’ll make. Thank you for all the tips. I just have a little question will this be enough to decorate and fill an 8” cake?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      April 02, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      Hi Karla, yes this recipe is good for basic filling and frosting an 8″ cake.

      Reply
      • Karla Lopez

        April 16, 2020 at 3:25 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you very much. It was delicious everybody like it.
        I wish I could send you a picture of the cake. I made a strawberry cake decorated with the cream cheese icing.

      • Khushboo

        April 18, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        Hello Karla, sounds great. Yes you can definitely share the photos on my Facebook page @carveyourcraving message section or email me at carveyourcraving (at) gmail(dot)com. I am excited to see your creation.

  10. Julia

    March 07, 2020 at 9:51 am

    Hi, have you ever tried using russian piping tips with this recipe?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      March 25, 2020 at 10:45 pm

      Hello Julia, Russian piping tip should work with this cream cheese frosting!! Give it a try!

      Reply
  11. Zing

    December 24, 2019 at 5:26 pm

    When substituting with vegetable shortening to make it more stable so that it does not melt in the very hot heat, how much vegetable shortening should I substitute? Is it the equivalent amount of the butter that is being substituted?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      January 02, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      Yes zing, swap butter with equal amount of shortening to make it on hot sunny days.

      Reply
  12. Ange

    December 17, 2019 at 12:44 am

    I just tried to pipe cookies with it. While it was stiff enough in the beginning, I can’t stack the cookies without messing up the design. Is there any adjustment I can make to the recipe so I can pile the cookies without destroying the piping?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      December 18, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      I am not sure that this recipe is good for a sandwich cookie.I prefer crusting buttercream for that. But you can put the frosted cookie in the freezer for 15 minutes and then add the cookie to.

      Reply
  13. Bianca

    November 24, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    Thank you so much I’m not very experienced in baking but knew cream cheese frosting would probably be runny and not pipable. I need a pipeable frosting for thanksgiving and The fiancé wants cream cheese. Thanks so much for the helpful info and recipe.

    Reply
  14. Adrianne g

    October 07, 2019 at 7:54 pm

    Im looking to make an ancho chili and cayenne cream cheese frosting for a mexican hot chocolate cake. Would I swap out the lemon and the vanilla do u think? Or does the lemon only cut through the sweetness..and it won’t compete with the hot chili? Thank you for the great recipe and info.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      October 08, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      The flavor that you are using is interesting. I would say nothing can compete with chilies. You may omit lemon but for sure chili would be overpowering.

      Reply
  15. Jennica

    October 06, 2019 at 7:20 am

    5 stars
    Turned out great! I have to frost the OUTSIDE of a 3-layer cake, 8-inch diameter. I’m piping it to look like a big rose. How many batches do you think I’d need? 4? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      October 07, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      Hi Jennica, in my experience 3 times the recipe will be fine for your needs as it is only for frosting outside and not filling.

      Reply
  16. Kirin Quonce

    September 16, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    Great thank you, I averaged it out to be about that so I should be good. It is just a basic swirl. I can’t wait to try your frosting.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      September 16, 2019 at 10:28 pm

      Awesome, good luck!

      Reply
  17. Kirin

    September 15, 2019 at 9:47 am

    How many cupcakes would one batch of frosting make? I have an order for 60 cupcakes. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      September 16, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      Hello Kirin, it all depends on how complex is the design. If it is a basic swirl then this recipe is good enough to frost 14-16 cupcakes. So for 60 cup cakes you will have to use 4 times the recipe.

      Reply
  18. Julie

    August 30, 2019 at 6:32 am

    5 stars
    I’ve been making an awesome carrot cake for years but have never been truly happy with the cream cheese icing…..until now! Thank you so much for the recipe and the tips! Absolutely perfect!!

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      August 30, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      Awesome Julie. I can imagine. Having an awesome carrot cake with not so great frosting is indeed a bummer. I am glad you found the perfect frosting recipe here.

      Reply
  19. Bayan

    August 20, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing! This is the first time to have such amazing frosting!
    Last time I ended up with runny frosting..
    Today I followed you advice. The only difference was that I added the sugar with butter.. then I added the cheese. It was a little bit runny but after mixing it for 1 min it became fluffy and stable:)
    Thank you so much

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      August 21, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      Sounds great Bayan. Glad it worked out for you.

      Reply
  20. Dana

    July 30, 2019 at 6:31 am

    Hi! I wanted to make colored cream cheese frosting. Do you recommend a colored paste or something else?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      August 12, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      Hey dana any edible color is fine. Gel, dry or paste.

      Reply
  21. Jaimizha Grant

    July 17, 2019 at 11:33 am

    How many cupcakes can this frost?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      September 16, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      It can frost 14-16 cupcakes.

      Reply
  22. Stella

    June 30, 2019 at 11:47 pm

    5 stars
    Worked well for me. I piped some shells too. Thank you. And yes I used your red velvet cake recipe with this cream cheese frosting. Everyone loved it. Thank you.

    Reply
  23. Deborah Ball

    May 17, 2019 at 10:17 am

    I need this cake for a graduation on Saturday and need to decorate on Friday. Will the piping hold up over night refrigerated and a 2 1/2 hour car ride?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      May 17, 2019 at 11:55 am

      hey Deborah, yes the piping holds up overnight in the fridge. And you can travel with it in full air conditioner on. Basically cool condition away from direct sunlight. Place it in the refrigerator all the time until you sit in the car.

      Reply
  24. Haley

    May 15, 2019 at 6:24 am

    I made this last night (put in fridge overnight) for a cake to be frosted today. Does it need to be room temp to make it easier to pipe? Should I just whip it some more with my mixer?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      May 15, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Yes it needs to be at room temperature or easily scoopable to pipe well.

      Reply
  25. sheena velez

    May 03, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    can this be used to pipe flowers?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      May 05, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      I have used this frosting to make 2D flowers as you can see in the photos. I am not sure about piping roses. Go for stiffer frosting like buttercream.

      Reply
  26. Elyse

    April 12, 2019 at 6:18 am

    Hi just want to ask can I use this cream cheese frosting as crumb coat ?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      April 12, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      Hey Elyse you mean crumb coating under fondant ? Then I am not sure if it works for fondant.

      Reply
  27. Kirti

    February 16, 2019 at 2:00 am

    5 stars
    Hi, I tried the frosting recipe with your red velvet cake recipe. I got the best compliment ever when my regular client rated it to be even better than her personal favourite store bought cupcake. Everybody at home loved it too. The lemon zest added so much difference to the taste.
    But I am surprised why I need not add 4 or even 3.5 cups of sugar. I added just 1 or 1.5 cups sugar and I felt it was just perfect. Can there really be so much difference in the quantity of sugar, going by all your other recipes have perfect sugar level as per my taste.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      February 16, 2019 at 10:22 pm

      Hey Kirti good to hear this. The additional sugar is added to get piping consistency. I am surprised you just needed 1.5 cups sugar only..nice!!

      Reply
  28. Kimberly L Rodriguez

    December 10, 2018 at 2:17 pm

    Hello. How far in advance can this icing be made? Without having to freeze it. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      December 31, 2018 at 7:09 pm

      Hello Kimberly, cream cheese frosting is best when used the same day. Frost your bakes within few hours of making it. I won’t suggest freezing as it turns more runny and changes texture.

      Reply
  29. Shirley

    November 09, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    I am a home baker . Tried cream cheese frosting for the first time . This was so good . I piped roses as you have shown for my daughters birthday cake . Thank you.

    Reply
  30. Natalia

    September 21, 2018 at 6:42 am

    If replacing butter with vegetable shortening, do I use the same quantity?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      September 21, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Yes Natalia same quantity.

      Reply
  31. Vipsha

    August 17, 2018 at 7:57 am

    5 stars
    Hey hi
    How many grams would be 3-4n1/2cups of sugar ?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      August 22, 2018 at 11:09 am

      Hi Vipsha, upon some googling I found out that 4 cups Confectioner’s sugar is 500 grams approx.

      Reply
  32. Anjali Tejwani

    August 09, 2018 at 8:19 am

    Hi mam…Is Amul Cheese Spread only a Cream Cheese??? Plz reply soon…

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      August 10, 2018 at 10:10 am

      No Anjali. Cream cheese is different. You might find it in leading departmental stores.

      Reply
  33. curlytop63

    June 09, 2018 at 6:11 am

    You mentioned in your post about using butter/shortening combo if it will be in not so ideal temps. I will be frosting cupcakes for a friend’s reception which will be outdoors. Would the butter/shortening combo be better suited for those conditions and what are the quantites/measurements for each.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      September 26, 2018 at 6:25 pm

      half shortening and half cream cheese .. keep refrigerated until serving .

      Reply
  34. Nancy

    June 01, 2018 at 8:05 am

    5 stars
    Worked out well. It was smooth and held shape. Thank you

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      June 01, 2018 at 10:44 pm

      Glad it worked well Nancy

      Reply
  35. Janie

    April 18, 2018 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    Was great consistency for my carrot cake. I even piped swirls . Thank you for the tips.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      April 18, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Awesome Janie, carrot cake sounds delish!

      Reply
  36. Tracy

    April 11, 2018 at 12:54 am

    Is the beater attachment r the same as the paddle attachment

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      April 11, 2018 at 2:39 pm

      Yes Tracy it’s the same.

      Reply
  37. Jeannette

    April 09, 2018 at 8:07 am

    Hello!

    How long can i keep the cake frosted with cream cheese out in room temperature?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      April 10, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      Hello Jeannette, you can keep cream cheese frosted bakes in cool conditions for 3-4 hours. Say if it is at a venue then it can be out in an air condition room for 3-4 hours provided it was refrigerated well for at least 8 hours before that.

      Reply
  38. Heather

    April 03, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    5 stars
    Can I use it under fondant ?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      April 04, 2018 at 9:45 am

      I doubt that cream cheese frosting can be used under fondant as it’s not as sturdy as buttercream or ganache. Check out my extensive post under frosting section for the same Heather.

      Reply
  39. Seto

    April 01, 2018 at 5:40 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out great consistency. And sturdy for piping after refrigeration. Thank you for the valuable tips.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      April 02, 2018 at 7:52 am

      I am glad that it worked for you Seto!Thank you for a lovely feedback.

      Reply
  40. Kathy

    March 31, 2018 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    It was great. I frosted , filled and made roses on a French vanilla cake for my princess who turned 3. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      April 01, 2018 at 10:50 am

      Good to know that Kathy.. Happy birthday to your daughter!

      Reply
  41. Vanda

    March 21, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    What a great consistency. Very happy . Thanks!

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      March 22, 2018 at 8:20 am

      Awesome to know that Vanda!

      Reply
  42. Sonal

    March 21, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    I have tried lot of recipes in the past for this frosting but majorly failed . This recipe gave me perfect consistency and is now my go to cream cheese frosting. Thank you a lot!

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      March 22, 2018 at 8:23 am

      Glad to know that Sonal, thank you for a lovely feedback!

      Reply
  43. Erika

    December 17, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    3 stars
    For me, this has the perfect consistency until I add the sugar. As soon as I add the first batch of sugar, small, sifted, and I start beating slowly this turns into runny right away. Should I beat the sugar with the butter and the flavors first and only add the cream cheese at last?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      December 18, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Hello Erika, did you follow this recipe and tips step by step? If yes, I am sure you won’t have any problem getting a sturdier frosting. You can try beating butter and sugar first and then add cream cheese towards the end and just beat everything for a minute until blended well . No harm in trying a small batch. Good luck!

      Reply
  44. Xindy

    November 24, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Can I know how many grams of sugar?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      December 05, 2017 at 11:15 am

      I haven’t weighed the sugar. I always use cup measure.

      Reply
  45. Anandi

    October 25, 2017 at 8:40 am

    This cream cheese frosting is just awesome and the tips and tricks have helped in getting a stiff piping consistency. Before this, my cream cheese frosting was always runny but this time its just awesome. I used a part of it for filling and the rest will be used for piping. Thanks so much. I am bookmarking this page.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      December 04, 2017 at 7:11 pm

      Wow , It sounds great Anandi. Thank you for a lovely feedback. Have a nice day!

      Reply
  46. sue

    October 05, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    what tip did you use to make the roses? the one in the picture has ridges in it — not the rose…

    thanks

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      December 05, 2017 at 11:00 am

      I use Wilton 2D or 1 M open star tip for roses.

      Reply
  47. Abby

    September 15, 2017 at 6:00 am

    5 stars
    I want to make this, but I am a bit of a germ-a-phob. Is cream cheese really okay to sit out for 4-5 hours or overnight? This worries me, but I want to make this recipe!

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      September 19, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      Hello Abby, I have mentioned the storage method for cream cheese frosting in my post.. it needs refrigeration always. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  48. Ticarra

    July 15, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    Hello,
    Thank you for the amazing recipe. I plan to try it next week for my sister’s birthday. I live in Texas where it’s extremely hot, so if I decide to use the shortening instead of butter, would it be the same ratio? Or would it be a different amount of shortening?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      July 17, 2017 at 10:54 am

      Keep the same ratio but make sure you work with AC on and refrigerate after frosting until served.

      Reply
  49. Mike The Baker Man

    July 13, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    5 stars
    I just tried this frosting… I now have a new go to for Red Velvet and Carrot cake. The flavor is outstanding and spreads like butter.

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      July 17, 2017 at 10:41 am

      True that Mike , it has a great texture and tastes heavenly. I am glad it worked for you as well. Thank you for a lovely feedback!

      Reply
  50. Ingrid

    July 06, 2017 at 10:44 am

    I would like to make this frosting for an ombre cake. It’s for my daughters bridal shower. How long can it sit out on display before we serve it?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      July 07, 2017 at 12:11 pm

      Cream cheese frosting frosted cakes will stay well at room temperature in a cool dry place away from sunlight in a room for 3-4 hours without any problem. If outdoors then depends how sunny it is. If it is too hot then cream cheese frosting is not advisable to keep out for more than 30 minutes. Rather use buttercream. Good luck and congratulation!

      Reply
  51. Shirley

    March 01, 2017 at 2:36 am

    5 stars
    Tried the cream cheese frosting it was wonderful!! Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • khushboo kothari

      March 01, 2017 at 11:12 am

      Hey Shirley thank you for a lovely feedback. Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  52. Tejal Shah

    February 28, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Can we make cream cheese at home if yes then how ?TIA

    Reply
    • khushboo kothari

      February 28, 2017 at 12:28 pm

      Yes cream cheese can be prepared at home. I have never tried it making because it’s easily available . it’s a very standard process and you will find the recipe for the same online .

      Reply
  53. Anshita

    January 25, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Hi Khushboo..Thanks for the response..but one more doubt!!I don’t have kitchenaid..but I have hand beater.You have mentioned in the recipe to use whipping attachment..is there any other thing to replace that??

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      January 25, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      You don’t need one 🙂 cake batter is always whipped. Hand held manual or electric whip is fine too.

      Reply
      • Anshita

        January 25, 2017 at 9:09 pm

        Thanks a lot!!

  54. Anshita

    January 18, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    Hi ..thanks for wonderful recipe!!Will try soon..one doubt..can I keep it overnight in refrigerator and use it in morning to frost the cake??

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      January 21, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      Yes Anshita absolutely. Just place at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until its pipeable consistency.

      Reply
      • Anshita

        January 25, 2017 at 8:17 pm

        But I don’t have a whipping attachment..it is just beater attachment.

      • Khushboo

        January 26, 2017 at 2:45 pm

        Cream cheese frosting requires beater attachment or any hand held beater and not whip. Whipping is for cake batter and whipped cream frosting.

  55. Niomi

    January 15, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    I was looking for a nice recipe for a long time now. Will give it a try. Thank you

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      January 16, 2017 at 10:24 am

      Do try it and send me your feedback Niomi. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
    • Khushboo

      January 16, 2017 at 10:25 am

      Do try it and send me your feedback Niomi. Have a nice day.

      Reply
  56. Amrita Joseph Chacko

    January 11, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    Hi Khushboo! Thank you so much for such an informative post about cream cheese frosting. Simply love your pics too!!? I’m based in Kuwait and you get Philadelphia cream cheese in the tub form only not the the block. Does this make a difference?

    Reply
    • Khushboo

      January 12, 2017 at 2:24 pm

      You are welcome Amrita. Cream cheese block is preferred as I assume the tub one will be like a spread which is lighter version. You may try making frosting by increasing quantity of butter so 1:1 ratio and hope it should work .

      Reply

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