How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream cheese frosting is a required topping for carrot cake. Here's an easy recipe. Yields enough to frost the tops and sides of two 8-inch or 9-inch layers.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 c. softened butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 4 1/2 c. powdered sugar (plus more, as needed)
• 6 oz. softened cream cheeses
• mixing bowls
• hand mixers
• Hand Mixers
• Mixing Bowls
• Mixing bowls

Instructions

1. Beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until light and fluffy.

2. Gradually add 2 c. of the powdered sugar, beating constantly.

3. Gradually beat in the rest of the powdered sugar until the mixture is spreadable.

4. Use immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• If frosting doesn't seem thick enough after adding the powdered sugar, try adding up to 1/4 c. more of powdered sugar until it is the consistency you like.

• Cover and store frosted cakes in the refrigerator.

• This frosting will keep up to six days in the refrigerator and up to six months in the freezer.