Cream cheese frosting

A simple and delicious cream cheese frosting recipe that’s smooth, light, and perfectly balanced in sweetness - ideal for topping cakes, cupcakes, or muffins.
Updated : 14 October, 2025

Easy
About 10 min.
Preparation
Step 1
Place the butter and caster sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Beat the butter and sugar together for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
Step 3
Add the cream cheese and continue beating until smooth and well combined. Take care not to overbeat, as this can cause the icing to become too soft or runny.