Friday, November 16, 2007

Cream Cheese Frosting

Makes 3 cups.

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
6 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on low speed, beat the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth and thoroughly blended, about 1 minute. Stop the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed during mixing.

Add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth, about 1 minute, then beat on medium speed for 1 minute to lighten the frosting further. The frosting is ready to use, or for flavor additions.

From Cupcakes! by Elinor Klivans, also available at Crate & Barrel.

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