This rich cream cheese frosting is easy to make with a tangy vanilla flavor.
Ingredients :
8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
3 to 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
Directions :
Combine cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Mix in vanilla (or lemon juice and lemon zest if using).
Add in salt and powdered sugar a bit at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Continue beating on medium speed until fluffy. Do not overmix.