I think this ratio gives the silky, rich flavor of butter to the frosting while packing the perfect punch of classic cream cheese flavor. I use 8 ounces of cream cheese (1 block) and 4 ounces (1 stick) of unsalted butter. My favorite ratio of cream cheese to butter is 2 to 1. And know that your homemade cream cheese frosting will just be a tad bit saltier than the originally tested recipe. Yes, however you'll need to omit the pinch of salt called for in the recipe. I like to control that by adding my own salt, or not! Can Salted Butter Be Used in Frosting? Too much salt impacts the flavor - Salt is a flavor enhancing seasoning! However, too much of a good thing is, well, too much! For cream cheese frosting, I want a sweet, perfectly flavored topping. I know when I buy unsalted butter that it hasn't been sitting there as long. Salt is a preservative - It is added to butter to prolong its shelf life. Unsalted butter allows you to control the salt content of a dish as well as guarantees freshness.Ī few more reasons to avoid salted butter in frostings include: Salted butter is so delicious, especially spread on your bread. Keep reading to learn more about why I recommend using unsalted butter when making frosting! Should I Use Salted or Unsalted Butter for Frosting? I use unsalted butter, so a pinch of salt (optional) doesn't hurt either. To make this simple cream cheese frosting, I use a combination of butter and cream cheese mixed with vanilla and confectioners' sugar to make a really versatile, tangy frosting. Using This Recipe for Different Sized Cakes.Plus, you can make a big batch of frosting and freeze it for later! Jump to: Many people turn to store-bought cream cheese frosting, not realizing how quick and easy it is to make at home. Nothing beats silky, sweet cream cheese frosting swirled on top of spice cakes, chocolate layer cake, or even warm cinnamon rolls.
In this post, I'm sharing my go-to simple cream cheese frosting recipe, as well as all my tips and tricks for thickening frosting, making it without butter, and answering other FAQs about cream cheese frosting.
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