Best Vanilla Frosting

By efriend

Light as a cloud vanilla whipped cream-cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
In a separate large bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff.
Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until you see no more streaks. Serve.
Notes
Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
This is a soft frosting meant for covering cakes and topping cupcakes. It is not stiff enough to pipe flowers or intricate decorations.
This recipe generously frosts 30 cupcakes or frosts and fills a 9 inch cake.