Description
An easy-to-make Cream Cheese Frosting recipe using luscious plant-based cream cheese and butter. This smooth, tangy, and creamy frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more, offering a versatile, mildly tangy flavor with customizable sweetness to elevate any dessert effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted plant-based butter, softened
- 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring Ingredients to Room Temperature: Place plant-based cream cheese and plant-based butter out for 30 minutes to soften, ensuring smooth blending without lumps for perfect frosting texture.
- Beat the Cream Cheese and Butter: Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until creamy and well combined for a fluffy consistency.
- Add Powdered Sugar Gradually: Slowly incorporate powdered sugar (natural) while mixing on low speed to prevent sugar clouds, continuing until fully incorporated and silky smooth.
- Incorporate Vanilla and Lemon Juice: Pour in pure vanilla extract (natural) and fresh lemon juice, then beat on medium speed for another minute to blend flavors evenly.
- Adjust Consistency if Needed: If too soft, chill the frosting for 15 minutes or add more powdered sugar (natural) to firm up. If too stiff, add a teaspoon of plant-based milk and mix gently until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
- Always use room temperature cream cheese (plant-based) and butter to avoid lumps and ensure smooth texture.
- Add powdered sugar (natural) gradually to prevent clumping and sugar splatter.
- Use fresh lemon juice to brighten the frosting and balance sweetness.
- Mix initially on low speed to keep the frosting light and prevent sugar clouding.
- Chill frosting briefly before spreading for neater results and better hold.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese Frosting, plant-based frosting, vegan frosting, frosting recipe, cupcake topping
