Homemade Frosting Recipes

Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (115 g) butter, softened
• 1 block (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
2. Add salt and powdered sugar gradually, beating until creamy and spreadable.

Notes: Ideal for carrot cake, red velvet, or spice cake. Keep refrigerated if not using immediately.

Vanilla Frosting

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (225 g) butter, softened
• 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Cream butter until smooth.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating to combine.
3. Mix in vanilla, milk, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.

Notes: Classic all-purpose frosting that works on nearly any cake or cupcake. Adjust milk to reach your preferred consistency.