I am really in love with Cream Cheese Frosting. It's so creamy and rich without being overwhelming. I use it on almost all of my cupcakes. The only downside is that you must keep this frosting refrigerated - uh, dairy! But the flavor and consistency far outweigh that one downside.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
8 oz. cream cheese1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-4 Tbs. cold milk
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese.
2. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed. Add vanilla and 1 Tbs. milk. Mix on medium speed. Add 1 cup of powdered sugar. Mix on medium speed. Add another Tbs. of milk. Mix on medium speed. Add remaining cup of powdered sugar. Mix on high speed. Add milk, 1 Tbs. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Keep refrigerated.
Makes 6 cups