Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients
Recipe #1

• 1 pound cream cheese, softened
• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth. Add the sugar and on low speed, beat until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy. Garnish with chopped pecans and a fresh raspberry or strawberry. Cook's Note: Frost the cupcakes with a butter knife or pipe it on with a big star tip.

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• Ingredients

• Recipe #2
• 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (60 grams) confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 2/3 cup (160 ml) cold heavy whipping cream (double cream) (35-40% butterfat)

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, add the sugar and vanilla together until smooth. Add the whipping cream. Increase the speed to high and mix until very light and fluffy. Cook's Note: Frost the cupcakes with a butter knife or pipe it on with a big star tip.