Cream Cheese Frosting

1 lb (2 8oz pkgs) cream cheese, softened slightly, cut into small pieces

½ c (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened slightly, cut into small pieces

1 ½ tsp vanilla

5 c sifted confectioners sugar

In a medium size bowl on the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and the butter until smooth, about 3 minutes.  Add the vanilla.  Gradually add the sugar and beat until well incorporated.  This yields frosting for one 2 or 3 layer 9” cake, or a bunch of cupcakes. 

Submitted by Kathryn Myers, from the Magnolia Bakery cookbook