Basic Cream Cheese Frosting

This cream cheese frosting uses butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla to make a sweet and delicious topping for cakes and cupcakes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 292 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 0.5 cup butter, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy.

Step 2

Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.