All of the tangy cream cheese flavor you love in the classic frosting, but sturdy enough to be piped and hold it's shape. This decorator's cream cheese frosting is the best parts of buttercream and cream cheese frosting combined.
Beat together butter and cream cheese until super smooth and creamy.
Add salt, powdered sugar, vanilla and cream cheese emulsion if using. Mix until combined.
Add a tablespoon of milk and continue to mix for at least 2 minutes. Adjust final consistency with more milk or powdered sugar.
Spread or pipe immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Notes
*For added stability, substitute 1/4 cup of shortening for 1/4 cup of the butterThis recipe makes about 2.5-3 cups of frosting. It is enough frosting for a 9x13-inch cake, a two layer cake without extra decoration, or 12-24 cupcakes depending on how much frosting you put on each. Store extra frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage or put between graham crackers and enjoy as a tasty treat!