Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

butter cream cheese dessert frosting powdered sugar vanilla cupcakes

Claire Saffitz

Makes enough for 24 cupcakes Servings

Source

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Method

Using an electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat cream cheese, butter, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat on low speed until incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl, then beat in vanilla. Spread frosting on cupcakes.