Light, Airy, Perfect for Cupcakes
This whipped cream cheese frosting is everything you love in a topping — creamy, fluffy, lightly sweet, and incredibly easy to make in just five minutes. The texture is dreamy and cloud-like, piping beautifully on cupcakes and spreading smoothly on sheet cakes. With a perfect balance of tangy cream cheese and soft vanilla notes, it pairs wonderfully with fruit-based cakes, banana cupcakes, and chocolate treats. Whether you’re decorating a special dessert or preparing a quick weekday bake, this frosting brings a fresh, elegant touch to every bite.
PrintEasy Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
A light, fluffy, and airy whipped cream cheese frosting that pipes beautifully and comes together in just five minutes. Perfect for cupcakes, cakes, or fruit-based desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 12 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
Instructions
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Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar for 1 minute until smooth.
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Add vanilla and mix until combined.
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Switch to whisk attachment. Slowly pour in cold heavy cream on low speed.
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Increase speed to high and whip 30 seconds until stiff peaks form.
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Use immediately for piping or spreading.
Notes
• Keep cream very cold for best whipping.
• Do not overwhip or frosting may curdle.
• Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze 2 months.
Preparation Time
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
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Required Utensils
This recipe doesn’t require any fancy equipment — just a few basic utensils for easy, stress-free cooking.
• Electric mixer (stand or hand mixer)
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Piping bag or offset spatula
• Measuring spoons and cups
Preparation Steps (Beginner-Friendly)
- Add the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute until smooth and creamy. 😊
- Scrape down the bowl to ensure everything blends evenly.
- Stir in the vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Switch to the whisk attachment. With the mixer on low, slowly pour in the cold heavy cream over 1 minute so it blends smoothly into the cream cheese.
- Increase the speed to high and whip for about 30 seconds until stiff peaks form. ✨
- Stop immediately when the frosting looks fluffy and holds its shape — overmixing can deflate it.
- Pipe or spread onto cupcakes, cakes, or bars and enjoy the pillowy soft texture.
Chef’s Tips
• Chill the heavy cream for at least 1 hour to help the frosting whip faster.
• For sturdier piping, place the frosting in the fridge for 15 minutes before use.
• This frosting layers beautifully on fruit cakes, banana desserts, cinnamon cakes, and chocolate treats.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months. Rewhip lightly after thawing.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1
Calories: 217 kcal
Protein: 2 g
Carbs: 14 g
Fat: 17 g