Frosting: Cream Cheese Frosting

By NicoleS

Ingredients

• 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups (12 ounces) confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup buttermilk powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces cream cheese, chilled and cut into 12 equal pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Using a stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat butter, sugar, buttermilk powder, vanilla, and salt on low speed until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down bowl as needed. Increase speed to medium-low; add cream cheese, 1 piece at a time; and mix until smooth, about 2 minutes.