Easy Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
• 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the cream cheese and butter until well combined.
2. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the vanilla extract.
4. Frost your favorite cakes or cupcakes.

Interesting Facts

• Cream cheese frosting is a popular topping for cakes and cupcakes.
• It is often used for red velvet cakes and carrot cakes.
• Cream cheese frosting can also be flavored with a variety of extracts such as orange, almond, or lemon.