Cream Cheese Frosting

By Becky Jo

This delicious frosting recipe adds cream cheese to a traditional buttercream, adding wonderful flavor and richness while cutting sweetness.
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 * 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 6 * 6 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 3 * 3 cups powdered sugar
• * dash salt
• 2-4 * 2-4 Tbsp. light cream
• 1 * 1 tsp. vanilla

Details

Adapted from busycooks.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation:
In large bowl, combine cream cheese and butter and beat until light and fluffy. Alternately add powdered sugar and light cream, beating until desired spreading consistency. Beat in salt and vanilla; use to frost cake.