Cream Cheese Frosting

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (i like 16 oz. or 2 pkgs)
• 1 pound (4 cups) confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

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.

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