Bakery style cream cheese frosting

By HollyC

Ingredients

• 8 oz. cream cheese, cold
• 4 Tbsp butter, softened
• 1 Tbsp sour cream
• 2 tsp meringue powder (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the butter and cream cheese until creamy. Be careful to not over beat. Beat in the sour cream, hen tthe meringue powder (if using). Add the vanilla. Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time. Mix until combined and fluffy. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and enjoy!