Cream Cheese/Butter Cream Frosting

[JRmom]

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use.

NOTE: I made a sheet cake so I knew this recipe would be too much, so I did this:

1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners sugar (I didn't sift... too much trouble )
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla (I does like my vanilla!)

This was the perfect amount for a sheet cake without being too sweet. When I make a regular round stacked cake, I'll use the top recipe, which should taste even more like cheesecake.

 

[calendula]

Thank you! This sounds yummy.

You know, at my physical on Monday, my doctor told me that I lost 15 lbs. since last year. But if you all keep posting these good recipes, I don't know...

 

[abifae]

Is there any low carb way to get the fluff that confectioners sugar gives???

I can beat sour cream and cream cheese together and butter and add stevia... but it's heavy.

 

[Wifezilla]

Well, you might if you could get powdered erythritol. It used to be available, but I guess the extra processing was expensive so a lot of places stopped carrying it. Rumor has it you can get close by putting the crystals in a blender and blending the bajezzis out of them.

 

[abifae]

Isn't that the one that gives me heart burn?