Cream Cheese Frosting

• servings: 1 serving
• active time: 7 minutes
• total time: 7 minutes

Ingredients

¾ stick (85 grams) unsalted butter, (at cool room temperature (67°F)

1 ½ cups (188 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted (Don't skip sifting!)

6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese, (completely softened to room temperature (brick-style, not spreadable)

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla paste or vanilla extract

Directions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and sifted powdered sugar on low. Gradually increase to medium-high to prevent a sugar cloud.

Beat for 3 minutes until smooth. (It may look dry at first, but it will come together like magic!)

Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl and paddle, then add the cream cheese and beat on medium-high for 1 minute until fluffy.

Add the vanilla and beat for 30 seconds until fully incorporated. Scrape down the bowl again as needed.