This cream cheese frosting can be used to top many different desserts, including a Festive Flag Cake. This recipe was adapted from Martha Stewart Living, July 2001.
Ingredients
Makes about 12 cups
1 1/2 pounds unsalted butter, room temperature
2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions
Place butter and cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high until fluffy. Reduce speed; add confectioners' sugar and vanilla, beat until well combined.
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