Easy Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
Turn any cake into a gourmet treat with this honey cream cheese frosting!
This honey cream cheese frosting is perfectly smooth, creamy, sweet and tangy. It’s a recipe you definitely don’t want to miss out on!
It combines the smooth richness of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of honey. It goes great with any dessert, from cakes to cupcakes to soft baked cookies.
In this post, you will discover how to make honey cream cheese frosting, explore its perfect pairings, and find tips to make it the star of your next baking project.
Get ready to impress with this simple yet tasty frosting that brings a touch of natural sweetness to your treats.
What you’ll love about this honey cream cheese frosting
This honey cream cheese frosting combines the rich, tangy flavor of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of honey, making it the perfect topping for cakes and cupcakes.
Creamy: With the perfect blend of softened butter and cream cheese, this frosting is so creamy and delicious, you’ll love it on any dessert.
Easy: All it takes is one bowl and a mixer and you’ll have this cream cheese frosting made easily.
Tangy: Cream cheese frosting shouldn’t be so sweet that you hardly even realize that there’s cream cheese in it. This frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It’s perfect for those who want a sweet treat without overpowering sugariness.
Frosting ingredients and some notes
This frosting is easy to make, and needs only a few ingredients. Say goodbye to store-bought frostings—this homemade honey cream cheese is a must-try!
- Cream cheese – For the best results, use a full fat, good quality cream cheese, like Philadelphia brand. Take it out of the refrigerator at least half an hour before mixing up this recipe. Soft, room temperature cream cheese whips up into a creamy frosting easier.
- Butter – To control the amount of salt in the frosting, use unsalted butter. If you only have salted butter, just don’t add any salt when mixing everything together. Like the cream cheese, make sure the butter is soft and at room temperature.
- Honey – The honey adds a unique floral note, that goes perfectly with the creaminess and tang of the cream cheese.
- Vanilla – A little vanilla gives more flavor to the frosting.
- Salt – A pinch or two of salt goes a long way in rounding out the flavors. Again, use unsalted butter so you can control the amount of salt.
How to make cream cheese frosting with honey
This frosting can elevate even the simplest of desserts. It adds a homemade touch that pairs well with flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and especially carrot cake.
See below for how to make it.
- Bring ingredients to room temperature. Take the cream cheese and butter out of the fridge and let sit on the kitchen counter for at least half an hour before making the frosting. You want them to be soft but not melting.
- Whip it up. Add the cream cheese, butter, honey, vanilla, and salt to a medium bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Whip everything together for about 2 minutes, until it is all smooth and creamy.
- Frost your favorite treats. Use this delicious frosting to frost you favorite cake or cupcakes.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients. I don’t know if you’ve tried making frosting with cold butter, but let me tell you, it doesn’t work very well at all. The butter and cream cheese need to be soft and at room temperature in order for them to whip into a creamy frosting.
- Use an electric mixer. For the easiest and best results, use an electric mixer of some sort. It doesn’t need to be fancy, a simple hand mixer or a stand mixer will work.
- Hold off on the salt. If you only have salted butter, hold off on adding any salt to the frosting until after you’ve mixed it together and had a little taste. If it tastes fine, great, you’re all done! If you think it needs a little more salt, add a pinch, mix it up, and taste again.
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Conclusion
This honey cream cheese frosting is a perfect addition to any dessert. Its creamy texture and sweet flavor takes any cake, cupcakes, or even cookies to a whole new level.
Remember, using quality ingredients like unsalted butter and full fat cream cheese will ensure it turns out perfectly.
Try this frosting on your next dessert and enjoy the tasty combination.
Ready to sweeten your baking game? This honey cream cheese frosting recipe is all you need!
Honey Cream Cheese Frosting
October 12, 2024Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (227 g) room temperature
- 4 TBS butter (57 g) soft
- 2 TBS honey (50 g)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Take the cream cheese and butter out of the fridge and let sit on the kitchen counter for at least half an hour before making the frosting. You want them to be soft but not melting.
- Add the cream cheese, butter, honey, vanilla, and salt to a medium bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Whip everything together for about 2 minutes, until everything is combined into smooth and creamy deliciousness.8 oz cream cheese, 4 TBS butter, 2 TBS honey, 1 tsp vanilla, pinch of salt
- Use this delicious frosting to frost you favorite cake or cupcakes.
