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Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful blend of sweet and tangy that pairs extraordinarily well with spiced cakes.
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Frosting
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature 2 Standard American Sticks
  • 8 oz Brick of Cream Cheese, Room Temperature Do not use cream cheese in a tub
  • 3 Cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Place the butter and the cream cheese in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Beat until well combined.
  • Add the vanilla extract.
  • Beat until well combined again.
  • Measure out 3 cups of powdered sugar.
  • Sift the sugar into the bowl.
  • Once again, beat until fully combined.
  • Frost cake(s) and serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.
Keyword Cake, Cupcakes, Frosting