Cream Cheese Frosting

By mamapig

Ingredients

• 8 oz. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temp
• 12 oz. cream cheese, room temp
• 1 lb (4 cups) confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 3/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Yield:Makes 4 cups

Beat butter and cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, and then vanilla; mix until smooth.

Cook's Note

Frosting can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; before using, bring to room temperature, and beat until smooth.

For a change substitute raspberry flavoring instead of vanilla to use on chocolate or red velvet cake. Or try a splash of bourbon instead of vanilla.