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Cream Cheese Frosting

Makes about 6 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons (8 grams) vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
  • cups (900 grams) confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in vanilla and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until smooth. Beat at high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Use immediately.
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