CAKE, CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

By tullyg33

Ingredients

• 1 3-ounce packages cream cheese
• 1/2 cup softened margarine or butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 cups of sifted powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl beat together cream cheese, margarine or butter, and vanilla till light and fluff.

Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating well.

Gradually beat in enough remaining powdered sugar to make frosting of spreading consistency.

Frosts tops and sides of two 8 or 9 inch cake layers.

Cover cake and store in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: Prepare as above, except substitute 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for 1/4 cup powdered sugar.