Cream Cheese Frosting
 
  • 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 pinches of salt
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese using a hand mixer. Alternatively use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
  • Add sifted powdered sugar in three additions. Mix until smooth. Add pinch of salt and vanilla extract. Continue to mix until fluffy and smooth.
Source: http://thechicsite.com/2014/01/30/gold-medal-olympic-cupcakes/