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Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese 1 full block
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temp
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Using a stand mixer or handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Beat on lower speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes.
    *If you prefer a sturdier frosting, add extra sugar - 1/4 cup at a time - until desired thickness*