Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

Method

1. I

   Mix cream cheese and butter on low speed using either a stand or hand mixer until well mixed and smooth.

2. II

   Sift sugar. This is very important to avoid small sugar lumps and achieve a very smooth frosting.

3. III

   Add sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well in between each addition. Stop when you get the consistency you desire.

4. IV

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5. V

   At this point, you can use as is or add flavorings 1 tsp at a time until you get the desired taste. Any kind will work well with this frosting.

6. VI

   Cocoa mixes well into this for chocolate cream cheese frosting. Start with two tablespoons and go up from there, a tablespoon at a time, until you get the level of chocolate-ness you want.

7. VII

   Or color it: Since this frosting is almost snow white, you can add any color you like.

8. VIII

   And if it's too sweet for you, add a bit of salt to counteract that. You can really do whatever you like with this one.