Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Dash salt
• 2½ cups confectioners’ sugar

Directions

1. Blend cheese, milk, vanilla and salt.
2. Gradually add sugar, beating until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.
3. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.

Fills and frosts two 8- or 9-inch layers or frosts a 13x9-inch cake.

Variations

• Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting: Before adding sugar, stir in 2 ounces melted unsweetened chocolate (cool).
• Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting: Blend in 1 tablespoon powdered instant coffee with the cheese.
• Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting: Stir in 3 drops red food color and 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy. If desired, sprinkle top of frosted cake with crushed peppermint candy.