Basic Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep time: 10 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This smooth cream cheese frosting is easy to make with butter, cream cheese, and confectioners' sugar for a sweet and tangy topping for cakes.

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Beat cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and creamy.
3 Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
4 Enjoy!