Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened; will take 1-2 hours to soften at room temperature)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
• 3 cups powdered sugar (add more as desired for a thicker, sweeter frosting)
• 2 tablespoons milk (omit if you're piping the frosting; see notes)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)

Instructions

1. 1

   beat cream cheese: Place the softened cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl and beat on medium high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   add sugar: Add the powdered sugar, milk (if using), vanilla, and pinch of salt, and beat on low until the powdered sugar is incorporated. Beat on medium high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   pipe or frost cake: Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes and enjoy!