The 5-Ingredient Cream Cheese Frosting Cakes Fans Call 'Worth Every Minute'

Cream cheese frosting makes any cake instantly more crave-worthy, especially when you can make a showstopper with just five ingredients. These cakes are so spectacular, you’ll want to bake them for every special moment. Which will you try first?

Updated on Sat, 09 May 2026
Red velvet Betty Boop cake with cream cheese buttercream, sliced and ready to serve with fresh berries Save
Red velvet Betty Boop cake with cream cheese buttercream, sliced and ready to serve with fresh berries | maisontiwira.com
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Betty Boop Character Cake

Red velvet Betty Boop cake with cream cheese buttercream, sliced and ready to serve with fresh berries
Red velvet Betty Boop cake with cream cheese buttercream, sliced and ready to serve with fresh berries | maisontiwira.com

“My daughter is obsessed with Betty Boop, and the smooth cream cheese frosting made this her favorite birthday cake ever!” —Daniella

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Red Heart Betty Boop Cake

Red Heart Betty Boop Cake
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Layers of red velvet heart cake get swirled with rich cream cheese frosting and topped with sweet chocolate decorations for a show-stopping Valentine’s treat.

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Carrot Walnut Spring Layer Cake

Spiced carrot and walnut cake with tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for spring celebrations.
Spiced carrot and walnut cake with tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for spring celebrations. | maisontiwira.com

“Moist, nutty, and just the right amount of sweetness—the cream cheese frosting ties it all together. My family keeps requesting it!” —Martha Ann

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